Ginger Pear Tequila Highball Cocktail
This refreshing highball blends tequila, fresh pear juice, citrus, and ginger beer for a bright, lightly sweet, and spicy drink—perfect for parties or relaxing evenings at home.
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Bar spoon
- Cocktail shaker (optional)
- Paring knife
- Ice
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila blanco or reposado
- 1 oz pear juice fresh preferred
- 0.5 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
- 0.25 oz lemon juice optional, for more tartness
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 3-4 oz ginger beer or ginger ale to top
- pear or lime slice for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, pear juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. (Or shake with ice and strain into glass.)
- Stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Top with ginger beer or ginger ale. Pour slowly to keep the fizz.
- Give one last gentle stir.
- Garnish with a pear or lime slice.
Notes
Reposado tequila adds warmth; use ginger ale and extra syrup for a sweeter drink. Fresh pear juice is best, but bottled works in a pinch. Adjust lime or syrup to taste. Try both ginger beer and ginger ale to see which you like best!