Pear and Bourbon Old Fashioned Cocktail
This Pear and Bourbon Old Fashioned brings a fruity, mellow twist to the classic. Fresh pear, pear syrup, bourbon, lemon, and bitters make a cozy, balanced cocktail for sipping any time.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Muddler
- Mixing glass
- Strainer
- Old fashioned glass
- Bar spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz pear simple syrup homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1/4 ripe pear for muddling
- ice cubes large cubes preferred
- pear slice for garnish
- lemon twist for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Toss the pear chunk and simple syrup into your shaker.
- Muddle until the pear’s mostly mashed and juicy.
- Add bourbon, lemon juice, and bitters.
- Fill with ice, shake for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain into an Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice.
- Top with a pear slice or a twist of lemon.
Notes
Homemade pear syrup: Simmer equal parts sugar, water, and chopped pear until soft. Strain and cool. Add more syrup for extra sweetness, or a cinnamon stick for warmth. Double-strain for less pulp. Use fresh, ripe pear for best flavor. Adjust balance of sweet and tart to taste. Big ice cubes keep the drink cold and slow dilution.