Pimms Spiced Pear Cooler Cocktail
This easy cocktail features crisp pear, apple cider, lemon, spice, and Pimms for a balanced drink that’s light, fruity, and subtly warming—perfect for slow sipping any time of year.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Muddler
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Coupe glass or highball glass
- Knife and cutting board
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz Pimm’s No. 1
- 1 oz pear brandy or spiced liqueur
- 2 oz apple cider or fresh pear juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup to taste
- Angostura bitters dash
- ginger beer to top (or ginger ale)
- fresh pear slices for garnish
- cucumber ribbons for garnish
- mint sprig for garnish
- orange wheel for garnish
- strawberries or apple slices for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Add Pimm’s, pear brandy, apple cider, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters to shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled and the shaker feels frosty.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with ginger beer or ginger ale. Stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with pear, cucumber, mint, or other fruit as desired.
Notes
Try apple juice for a lighter version. Adjust spirits and syrup for sweetness or strength. Great for any season—swap garnishes to fit the mood.