Pear Vanilla Collins Cocktail
A bright, refreshing Collins with pear juice, gin, and a touch of vanilla. Smooth, lightly sweet, and bubbly—perfect for brunch or a festive gathering.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Bar spoon
- Fine strainer
- Collins glass
- Citrus juicer
- Ice cubes
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz pear juice fresh or bottled
- 0.75 oz lemon juice fresh
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
- club soda to top
- pear slice for garnish
- vanilla bean optional, for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Add gin, pear juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and vanilla extract to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well for 15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with club soda. Stir gently.
- Garnish with a pear slice and vanilla bean if desired.
Notes
For a sweeter cocktail, add more simple syrup or use vanilla bean syrup instead of extract. Try with vodka for a lighter base. Use ripe pear juice for best flavor, and garnish with extra fruit for a festive look.