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.
Equipment
- 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.
- 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
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.

