This combination of bourbon, pear, and vanilla is incredible! You must try this sophisticated cocktail, ideal for taking it at the Kentucky Derby!
What is a Pear Bourbon Cocktail?
Few bartenders dare to create a cocktail with pear, this delicious fruit goes very well with many spirits, the Kentucky Derby is coming up and today it was the turn to create something delicious and sophisticated with bourbon to enjoy this event!
This cocktail consists of Bourbon as a distillate base, pear juice, fresh lemon juice, vanilla essence and sweetened with agave syrup and decorated with a slice of pear and vanilla, it is a very balanced combination of flavors and aromas that you have to try!
Pear Bourbon Cocktail Ingredients
- Bourbon
- Pear juice
- Fresh Lemon juice
- Ginger beer
- Vanilla essence
- Vanilla bean optional for garnish
- Agave syrup
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
How to Make a Pear Bourbon Cocktail?
1.-In a cocktail shaker with ice, add all the ingredients
2.-Shake vigorously for 5-10 sec. until combined
3.-Stir into an old-fashioned glass
4.-Garnish with a pear slice and vanilla bean, serve and enjoy!
Variation of aPear Bourbon Cocktail
There are many ways to make variations as I have mentioned in other posts, like this Old fashioned, make sure to mix the mixes that go well with the flavors!
Mezcal – Replace the bourbon with this distillate if you are one of those who like a kick of booze!
Orange Juice – Replace ginger beer with orange juice to have a less spicy flavor and gain more citrusy!
Chilli powder – Rim it with tajin (chili powder) you will obtain a cocktail with an extra salty and spicy flavor!
When to serve a Pear Bourbon Cocktail
The Pear bourbon, that’s great just anytime you need a cocktail.
Try it as a:
- Cocktail Hour Drink
- Kentucky Derby
- Brunch
- Before Dinner
- Girl’s or guy’s night drink
- After Dinner
- Game night
Notes:
When you make the pear juice, perform a double strain to obtain cleaner juice without much pulp!
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Pear Bourbon Cocktail
This combination of bourbon, pear, and vanilla is incredible! You must try this sophisticated cocktail, ideal for taking it at the Kentucky Derby!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz bourbon
- 2 oz pear juice
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1 vanilla bean
- ¾ oz of vanilla essence
- ginger beer, to top (1-2 oz)
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add all the ingredients
- Shake vigorously for 5-10 sec. until combined
- Stir into an old-fashioned glass
- Garnish with a pear slice and vanilla bean, serve and enjoy!
Notes
When you make the pear juice, perform a double strain to obtain cleaner juice without much pulp!
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 395Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 37mgCarbohydrates 63gFiber 0gSugar 59gProtein 0g
Nutrition information isn´t always accurate!
