Pear and Thyme Fizz Cocktail Recipe

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If you’re looking for a refreshing and easy drink, you’re in the right place. My Pear and Thyme Fizz cocktail recipe brings together the sweet taste of pear with light herbal notes from fresh thyme, finished with a sparkling fizz.

It’s a simple way to enjoy something new while relaxing at home or hosting friends. I wanted something crisp, a bit sweet, and perfect for spring or summer days, so I came up with this drink.

You don’t need special tools or hard-to-find ingredients. Each part of the recipe is easy to follow, even if you’re new to mixing cocktails.

With just a few steps and some basic items, you’ll have a drink that looks and tastes impressive.

Pear And Thyme Fizz Cocktail Recipe

Pear and Thyme Fizz Cocktail Recipe
I bring together fresh pear, fragrant thyme, and sparkling fizz for a refreshing and bright cocktail. This recipe uses simple tools and ingredients, so it’s easy to prepare at home.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Muddler or wooden spoon
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Measuring jigger or small cup
  • Tall glass (highball or Collins glass)
  • Bar spoon or stirring stick
  • Knife and small cutting board
  • Small saucepan (if making fresh thyme simple syrup)

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe pear peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 2 –3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1.5 oz 45 ml gin or vodka
  • 1 oz 30 ml pear juice (bottled or freshly pressed)
  • 0.5 oz 15 ml simple syrup (or thyme simple syrup)
  • 0.5 oz 15 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 3 –4 oz 90–120 ml club soda or sparkling water
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: Extra thyme sprigs and pear slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Muddle chopped pear and thyme sprigs well in the shaker to release flavors.
  • Add gin or vodka, pear juice, simple syrup, and lemon juice.
  • Fill shaker with ice and shake firmly for 10–15 seconds.
  • Strain mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top with club soda or sparkling water.
  • Stir gently with a bar spoon to mix fizz through the drink.
  • Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig or a slice of pear.

Notes

I always use a ripe pear because it gives more flavor and sweetness to the drink. If I want a stronger herb taste, I use thyme simple syrup instead of plain syrup.
To make thyme syrup, simmer equal parts sugar and water with fresh thyme for about 5 minutes, then cool and strain. This recipe can be made non-alcoholic by leaving out the gin or vodka and adding a little more pear juice or soda.
For the best fizz, I pour the soda slowly on the side of the glass. I don’t stir too much after adding soda to keep the bubbles.
Using fresh lemon juice gives a brighter taste than bottled juice.

Must Have Ingredients

Tasting Notes

When I take my first sip of the Pear and Thyme Fizz, I notice the fresh flavor of pear right away. The pear is subtle but clearly present, giving a mild fruit taste that isn’t too sweet.

Aromas fill my nose with a light, herbal scent from the thyme. This balances the pear and gives the drink a clean, garden-like feel.

Here are some flavors I taste in each sip:

  • Pear: Delicate and juicy
  • Thyme: Light and herbal
  • Lemon: Slight tartness
  • Fizz: Sparkling, crisp finish

The bubbles from the sparkling water make the drink feel bright and refreshing. I like the way the thyme lingers, adding a gentle earthiness after each sip.

Texture is important in this drink. The fizz is smooth and lifts the flavors, while the pear gives it a soft body.

Each glass feels light, never heavy.

Substitute

If I don’t have every single ingredient for the Pear and Thyme Fizz, I just swap things out and keep going. Sometimes I’m out of one thing, or maybe I just want to see what happens if I mix it up a bit.

Common substitutions I use:

  • Fresh pear → Canned pear or apple slices
  • Thyme → Rosemary or basil leaves
  • Gin → Vodka or even non-alcoholic gin
  • Sparkling water → Club soda or tonic water

For non-alcoholic options, I do the following:

  • Replace gin with lemonade or extra pear juice.
  • Sometimes I’ll use sparkling apple juice instead of water, just to lighten things up.

Equipment I usually need:

  • Measuring cup
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Spoon
  • Strainer
  • Glasses

Ingredients I swap if needed:

  • 1 small pear (or apple, peach)
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme (or rosemary, mint)
  • 2 oz gin (or vodka, non-alcoholic)
  • 3 oz sparkling water (or club soda, ginger ale)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions I follow:

  • Add fruit and thyme to shaker.
  • Muddle gently. Don’t go overboard.
  • Pour in gin and ice.
  • Shake well.
  • Strain into glass, top with sparkling water.
  • If I’m feeling fancy, I’ll garnish with extra herb or a fruit slice.

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Hey there, I’m John Watson—a guy who’s spent over 20 years proving that a good drink can fix just about anything (well, almost anything). Whether it’s cocktails that wow or mocktails that mock boredom, I’m all about crafting sips with stories. Founder of ThirstyTales and full-time drink nerd, I’m here to help you shake things up, one glass at a time. Let’s mix, laugh, and maybe spill a little—cheers to the adventure!

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