Pear Ginger Smash

This Pear Ginger Smash cocktail is a tantalizing blend of muddled pear, vodka, and ginger, creating a tart and refreshing drink that's perfect for sipping on a cool fall evening. The sweetness of the pear, the kick of the ginger, and the smoothness of the vodka come together to create a unique and delightful flavor profile. It's a twist on the classic Haymaker, making it a must-try for those looking for a new favorite cocktail.

Pear Ginger Smash

A tantalizing and refreshing cocktail with muddled pear, vodka, and ginger, creating a unique and delightful flavor profile.

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Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup sliced, peeled ginger
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 pear, chopped, peeled, and cored
  • Ginger ale, to top
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Make the ginger syrup by boiling sliced ginger, sugar, and water in a saucepan, then allowing it to cool and straining out the ginger solids.
  2. Divide the chopped pear between two 12 oz. tall glasses and muddle each with a wooden muddler.
  3. Pour 1 oz. vodka over the pears in each glass, and fill with ice.
  4. Add 1/4 oz. ginger syrup and 1/4 oz. lemon juice to each glass, stir to combine.
  5. Finish with ginger ale to top.