Pear And Thyme Collins Cocktail Recipe

This refreshing cocktail combines the crisp sweetness of pear with the herbal notes of thyme, creating a delicious drink that’s perfect for any occasion. 🍐🍹 With a few simple steps, you can enjoy a lovely beverage at home. Feel free to experiment and share your experience!

John

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size

Equipment

Cocktail shaker: Essential for mixing ingredients together.
Muddler: Perfect for releasing the flavors of thyme and pear.
Strainer: Keeps unwanted bits out of your drink.
Measuring jigger: For precise amounts of each ingredient.
Tall glass: A Collins or highball glass works best.
Stirrer or spoon: Helps mix everything smoothly.

Ingredients

Gather these ingredients:

Fresh pear: 1/2 sliced
Fresh thyme: 2-3 sprigs
Gin: 2 ounces
Lemon juice: 1 ounce
Simple syrup: 1/2 ounce
Club soda: To top off
Ice cubes: Fill your glass

These fresh ingredients make the drink vibrant and tasty. The pear adds natural sweetness, while the thyme gives it a herbal aroma. 🍋✨ Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor!

Instructions

Let's make the cocktail:

Muddle: Place pear slices and thyme in the shaker, then muddle well.
Mix ingredients: Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
Strain and serve: Strain into a tall glass with ice.
Top with soda: Add club soda to fill.

Stir gently to combine. Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig or a pear slice, and enjoy! 🍸 Share your version in the comments below.

Notes

Here's some extra info:

Simple syrup: Easily made by dissolving equal parts sugar and water.
Thyme: Experiment with other herbs like rosemary if desired.
Make it fizzy: Adjust the club soda according to taste.
Sweeten to taste: Add more syrup if you like it sweeter.
These tips help tailor the drink to your liking. Feel free to customize and let me know how it goes! 😄