Ginger Pear Bourbon Smash

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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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

  

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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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