Pear And Ginger Fizz Cocktail Recipe
I make this pear and ginger fizz cocktail to balance sweet, tart, and spicy notes. Fresh ingredients really do make a difference in the final taste.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring spoons
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Muddler
- Tall glass (highball or Collins)
- Bar spoon or regular spoon
- Ice cubes
- Citrus juicer (manual or electric)
- Small knife and cutting board
- Optional: Peeler for garnish
Ingredients
- 1 ripe pear peeled, cored, and diced
- 1- inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and sliced
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- Sparkling water about 3 oz
- Ice cubes
- Pear slice or twist and fresh mint for garnish optional
Instructions
- Add diced pear and ginger to a shaker.
- Muddle well to release juices and flavors.
- Add vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice cubes to the shaker.
- Shake hard for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice using a fine mesh strainer.
- Top with sparkling water and stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a pear slice or twist and a sprig of mint if desired.
Notes
If I’m craving more ginger heat, I’ll grate a little extra before muddling. I also adjust the simple syrup depending on how sweet the pears are—sometimes they surprise you.
For a non-alcoholic version, I just leave out the vodka and bump up the pear and ginger. Garnishes aren’t necessary, but they do make the drink look nice.
If I’m making a big batch, I muddle and shake in smaller rounds to keep the flavors balanced. This drink’s best served fresh, right after mixing, so the fizz doesn’t vanish.