Pear and Ginger Vodka Collins Cocktail
This refreshing Collins combines sweet pear, spicy ginger, and tart lemon with vodka and a lively fizz. It’s simple, light, and makes a perfect summer (or anytime) sipper that balances fruit, spice, and citrus.
Equipment
- Collins glass
- Jigger or shot glass
- Cocktail shaker with strainer
- Long bar spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Citrus juicer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz pear vodka
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice or lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz pear juice fresh or bottled
- 1/4 oz ginger syrup or muddled fresh ginger
- ginger beer or ginger ale to top
- soda water optional, for lighter finish
- fresh pear slices for garnish
- fresh ginger slices for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a Collins glass with ice cubes.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine pear vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, pear juice, and ginger syrup or muddled fresh ginger.
- Add a handful of ice to the shaker and shake for 10–15 seconds until cold.
- Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Top with ginger beer or ginger ale (and a splash of soda water if desired).
- Gently stir with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with fresh pear and ginger slices.
Notes
Fresh ingredients really shine. Make your own simple syrup for best results. Adjust ginger and syrup to taste for more spice or sweetness. Muddle fresh ginger if you don’t have ginger syrup. Omit vodka for a non-alcoholic Collins. Pear and ginger garnish boost aroma and look festive in the glass.