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    Home » Ginger Pear Bourbon Smash

    December 16, 2021 Beverages

    Ginger Pear Bourbon Smash

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    This bourbon cocktail is such a great winter drink! The cinnamon simple syrup perfectly pairs with the bourbon and pears, and the lemon compliments the drink perfectly.

    What ingredients do I need to make this?

    For the cocktail:

    • Bourbon
    • Ginger Beer
    • Pear or pear juice
    • Lemon
    • Cinnamon simple syrup
    • Ice

    For the cinnamon simple syrup":

    • Sugar
    • Water
    • Cinnamon sticks

    Do I need to use cinnamon simple syrup?

    You don’t have to, but I definitely prefer it! It adds a nice cinnamon flavor, but if you want you can use regular simple syrup.

    Do I need to use Bartlett pears?

    It’s not necessary, but they are typically the most juicy, so you’ll get more pear flavor if you use this type of pear!

    Can I use a liquor besides bourbon?

    I have only ever made this cocktail with bourbon, so I can’t vouch for anything else!

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    Finished recipe of a bourbon cocktail with pear and ginger beer

    Ginger Pear Bourbon Smash

    This drink uses pears, bourbon, ginger beer, cinnamon simple syrup, and lemon to make the perfect winter cocktail!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Drinks
    Servings 1 cocktail

    Ingredients
      

    For the cinnamon simple syrup

    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 4 cinnamon sticks

    For the cocktail

    • 1 Bartlett pear or 2 oz pear juice
    • 2 oz bourbon
    • 2 oz ginger beer more to taste
    • 0.5 oz cinnamon simple syrup
    • 0.5 oz lemon
    • Ice

    Instructions
     

    To prepare cinnamon simple syrup

    • In a small pot, add the water and cinnamon sticks.
    • Boil together for 10 minutes, then bring to a simmer and add sugar.
    • Mix until sugar is completely dissolved and remove from heat.
    • Remove cinnamon sticks.

    To prepare ginger pear bourbon smash

    • If using a fresh pear, dice the pear and either mash until juices are released, or blend in a blender. Place mashed/blended pears in a mesh strainer over a bowl, and press down until juices are strained into bowl.
    • Discard the pear and set the pear juice aside for the next step.
    • In a glass, pour the pear juice, bourbon, ginger beer, cinnamon simple syrup, and lemon.
    • Mix the ingredients, then add ice and serve!
    Keyword booze, cocktail, drinks, fall, winter
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