This Pear Tree Vodka Cocktail is a perfect drink recipe for fall, Thanksgiving, winter, and Christmas! A twist on a Moscow mule with warm pear, ginger, and cinnamon flavors. A great holiday party drink idea.
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, International
Keyword: 30 Min or Less, Christmas, Fall/Thanksgiving, Holiday, Winter
Cut the fresh pear into slices about 1/4 inch thick. You need ¼ of a pear total for each cocktail. Half of each cocktail's portion will be part of the drink and the other half is for garnish.
Add a few pear slices to the cocktail shaker (1/8 pear total, half of the drink's portion) with the vodka. Use a muddler to press and break up the pear.
Add cranberry juice, simple syrup, and lime juice to the shaker with a big scoop of ice. Cover and shake until very cold, about 30 seconds.
Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Top off with ginger beer. Garnish as desired with cinnamon sticks, remaining pear slices, and rosemary. Serve immediately.
Notes
No cocktail shaker? You can use a tall glass instead.No muddler? You can use the end of a spoon or anything with a flat surface.Pear vodka is best to really bring the pear flavor forward. If using regular vodka, you will want to double the amount of pear you muddle with.Cinnamon simple syrup brings the warmth to the drink. If using regular, add a dash of cinnamon to the cocktail shaker.Want to make in advance? The batch can be increased and muddled. Then shake with ice, pour, and top with ginger beer when ready to serve.If making a large batch, the pear can be muddled into the vodka with a food processor or blender.