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Bourbon Pear Smash Cocktail

Bourbon Pear Smash Cocktail Recipe
This Bourbon Pear Smash is a cozy, refreshing cocktail that marries smooth bourbon with juicy pear, fresh lemon, and a hint of sweetness. Quick, simple, and perfect for fall or any time you want a fruit-forward whiskey drink!
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Muddler
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Cocktail glass or rocks glass
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Ice cubes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon smooth, mid-range
  • 1 ripe pear sliced, plus more for garnish
  • 0.75 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 1 oz pear juice or orange juice
  • splash of soda or ginger beer
  • ice cubes for shaking and serving
  • pear slice or lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions

  • Drop the pear slices and simple syrup into your shaker and muddle until juicy and fragrant.
  • Add bourbon, lemon juice, and pear (or orange) juice.
  • Add ice, then shake for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain into a cocktail glass or rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top with a splash of soda or ginger beer.
  • Garnish with a pear slice or lemon twist.

Notes

Use ripe pears for the juiciest flavor. Adjust the syrup for more or less sweetness. Top with more soda or ginger beer for a lighter, fizzier cocktail. For a fall twist, add a pinch of cinnamon or garnish with fresh mint.