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Spiced Pear Gin Cocktail

Spiced Pear Gin Cocktail Recipe
A cozy autumn gin cocktail that blends pear liqueur and fresh pear juice with lemon, warming spices, and cardamom bitters—balanced, fragrant, and easy to shake.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Bar spoon
  • Citrus juicer
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Rocks or coupe glass

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin London Dry preferred
  • 1 oz pear liqueur or spiced pear liqueur
  • 1 oz pear juice fresh if possible
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2 dashes cardamom bitters
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon or use a cinnamon stick
  • 1 clove small; optional
  • ice cubes for shaking
  • thyme sprig or pear slice for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  • Add gin, pear liqueur, pear juice, and fresh lemon juice.
  • Add the cardamom bitters and ground cinnamon (and the clove, if using).
  • Shake firmly for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
  • Fine‑strain into a chilled rocks or coupe glass and garnish with a thyme sprig or pear slice.

Notes

Tweak sweetness with extra pear juice or a drop of honey, if desired. Spiced pear liqueur intensifies the flavor. For a lighter version, add a splash of soda. Clear ice and a chilled glass keep the flavors crisp.