This Pear and Ginger Fizz Cocktail is a refreshing drink with sweet pear, a kick of ginger, and sparkling bubbles. I love making it when I want something light, but still packed with flavor.
The combo is simple, yet it feels special—perfect for guests or just a quiet night at home.
I like how easy it is to throw together. Just a few ingredients and some basic gear.
Each sip gives you real fruit flavor, plus a touch of spice. It’s a unique option for almost any occasion.
If you’re hunting for a new cocktail to try, this one’s quick, easy, and honestly, pretty delicious.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring spoons
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Muddler
- Tall glass (highball or Collins)
- Bar spoon or regular spoon
- Ice cubes
- Citrus juicer (manual or electric)
- Small knife and cutting board
- Optional: Peeler for garnish
Ingredients
- 1 ripe pear peeled, cored, and diced
- 1- inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and sliced
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- Sparkling water about 3 oz
- Ice cubes
- Pear slice or twist and fresh mint for garnish optional
Instructions
- Add diced pear and ginger to a shaker.
- Muddle well to release juices and flavors.
- Add vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice cubes to the shaker.
- Shake hard for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice using a fine mesh strainer.
- Top with sparkling water and stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a pear slice or twist and a sprig of mint if desired.
Notes
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Tasting Notes
When I take a sip of the Pear and Ginger Fizz, the light fizz hits my tongue first. Those bubbles really lift the flavors and make the whole drink feel extra refreshing.
The pear comes in with a gentle sweetness—not too sugary, just crisp and clean. Every taste has a bit of that ripe, juicy fruit.
Then there’s the ginger. It brings a mild, warm spice that doesn’t overpower anything. It just sort of balances out the pear and adds a little depth.
I get subtle citrus notes too, which brighten things up and keep the finish nice and clean. Nothing clashes; it all just works together.
The drink feels smooth, but there’s a lively edge from the bubbles. I like how the spice lingers just a bit, while the pear and citrus fade out gently. It’s easy to sip and super well-balanced—honestly, I could drink this at any pace and not get bored.
Substitute
Sometimes I don’t have every ingredient needed for a Pear and Ginger Fizz. Honestly, a lot of simple swaps work just fine.
Ingredients
- If there’s no pear juice in my fridge, apple juice usually steps in. The flavor’s a bit different, but it’s still fruity and nice.
- Out of ginger beer? I just mix ginger ale with a splash of fresh ginger juice. Not quite the same, but it does the trick.
- Lemon juice can totally stand in for lime juice if that’s all I’ve got on hand.
- When I want to skip the alcohol, I just leave out the vodka and top it up with club soda. Works for me.
Equipment
- No cocktail shaker? A mason jar with a tight lid works surprisingly well.
- I don’t always have a muddler, so the back of a wooden spoon gets the job done.
- Honestly, any drinking glass is fine if I can’t find my highball glass.
- If I’m missing a strainer, I just pour slowly and try to keep the ice in the jar. It’s not perfect, but it works.
Instructions
- First, I pour in the juice and sweetener—whatever I’ve got—into my shaker or jar.
- Then I add the ginger beer (or my ginger ale mix) and the citrus juice.
- I give it a gentle shake or stir. No need to overthink it.
- Finally, I strain or just pour it into a glass and toss a pear slice on top if I have one around.