Ginger Pear Punch Cocktail
This simple cocktail blends sweet pear juice with a spicy kick from ginger beer, plus a hint of lime and pear vodka. It’s refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for parties or a special treat any time of year.
Equipment
- Mixing pitcher or large jug
- Bar spoon or long spoon
- Measuring jigger or shot glass
- Knife and small cutting board
- Citrus juicer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Serving glasses
- Ice bucket or bowl
- Small skewers or cocktail picks
- Peeler
Ingredients
- 1 cup pear juice chilled
- 1 cup ginger beer use spicy kind for more flavor
- 1/2 cup pear vodka
- 1/2 cup ginger ale for extra bubbles
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice about half a lime
- 2-3 slices fresh ginger optional, for added heat
- 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger chopped, for garnish
- fresh pear slices or wedges for garnish
- ice cubes enough to fill the serving glasses
- lime wedges for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add pear juice, ginger beer, pear vodka, ginger ale, and lime juice to the pitcher.
- Stir gently with the bar spoon to combine everything.
- Toss in the sliced fresh ginger if you want a stronger ginger flavor.
- Fill serving glasses with ice.
- Pour the punch over the ice in each glass, filling most of the way.
- Garnish with pear slices and a piece of crystallized ginger on a skewer.
- Add a lime wedge to each glass if you like.
- Serve right away while it’s still fizzy and cold.
Notes
Taste the punch before serving. Add more lime juice if too sweet, or more ginger ale/club soda to make it milder. For a kid-friendly version, skip the vodka and use more juice and ginger ale. Remove fresh ginger before serving for balanced flavor. Garnish with crystallized ginger and pear slices for a festive look. Keep cold with plenty of ice or mix right before serving to prevent it going flat.