Pear and Sage Gimlet Cocktail
A refreshing, herbaceous twist on the classic gimlet—juicy pear, fragrant sage, gin, and lime, all shaken to perfection. Easy to make and perfect for happy hour or a cozy night in.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Jigger or small measuring cup
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Citrus juicer or reamer
- Knife and cutting board
- Rocks glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh pear juice or muddled ripe pear
- 0.75 oz simple syrup or cinnamon simple syrup
- 0.5 oz pear liqueur optional, or add more pear juice
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 4-5 fresh sage leaves plus more for garnish
- ice
- pear slice for garnish
Instructions
- Toss the sage leaves in your shaker and muddle gently to release the oils.
- Pour in the gin, pear juice, pear liqueur, simple syrup, and lime juice.
- Add enough ice to fill the shaker halfway.
- Shake for about 15 seconds, or until your hands are very cold.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a pear slice and sage leaf.
Notes
Use fresh sage and pear juice for the brightest flavor. Try cinnamon simple syrup for a spiced twist. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed. Unsweetened pear juice keeps the drink balanced. Garnish with extra sage for aroma.