Pear and Sage Martini Cocktail
This martini balances crisp pear with earthy sage, elderflower liqueur, and lemon for a clean, refreshing cocktail that's easy to make and impressive to serve.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Muddler
- Measuring jigger
- Knife and cutting board
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Martini glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz pear vodka such as Grey Goose La Poire or Absolut Pears
- 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
- 0.5 oz sage simple syrup or plain syrup steeped with sage
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz pear nectar or pear puree
- 1 dash orange bitters optional
- fresh sage leaves for shaking and garnish
- fresh Anjou pear thin slice, for garnish
Instructions
- Chill your martini glass in the freezer or with ice water.
- Pour pear vodka, elderflower liqueur, sage syrup, lemon juice, and pear nectar into a cocktail shaker.
- Add a few fresh sage leaves and ice to the shaker.
- Shake for 15–20 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Strain into the chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a sage leaf and a thin slice of pear.
Notes
Sage simple syrup adds herbal depth—make it by simmering equal parts sugar and water with sage leaves. For a spiced variation, muddle a little ginger or cardamom with the sage. Serve in a chilled martini glass for best texture.