The holidays should be just as much about relaxing as celebrating. I’m talking fireside with your coziest blanket, great company, and a fantastic cocktail like this Ciderhouse Pear Cocktail recipe from Saveur. We make it with a twist thanks to one of our favorite fall flavors, St George Spirits Spiced Pear Liqueur.
Recipe Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this pear cocktail recipe:
- Apple Cider
- Good-quality bourbon
- Unsweetened pear juice
- Spiced Pear Liqueur
- Ice cubes
- Orange peel
- Cinnamon stick
How To Make This Recipe
Here are the main steps to make this cocktail:
- Reduce the apple cider until it’s syrupy.
- Combine the bourbon, pear liqueur, reduced apple cider, pear juice, and ice and stir.
- Light a match and flame the orange peel, then drop it into the drink and serve with a cinnamon stick, as desired.
Similar Cocktails To Try
Here are a few other cocktails we think you’ll like:
- Basil Citrus Berry Smash Cocktail Recipe
- Pineapple Mint Julep Margarita Cocktail Recipe
- Man O’War Cocktail Recipe
Now, go stock up on all your cooking essentials, head into the kitchen, make this, and share it with us by tagging @saltandwind on social!
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Ciderhouse Pear Cocktail Recipe
The holiday cocktail that will win all the awards in our book? The Ciderhouse Pear Cocktail recipe from Saveur but given a pear flavor thanks to the addition of pear juice and pear liqueur.
Ingredients
For The Reduced Pear Cider:
- 1 gallon unfiltered apple cider
For The Pear Coctail:
- 1 1/2 ounces good-quality bourbon
- 1 ounce unsweetened pear juice
- 1 ounce boiled cider
- 1/2 ounce Spiced Pear Liqueur such as St George Spirits
- Ice cubes
For Garnish:
- Strips of orange peel optional garnish
- Cinnamon stick optional garnish
Instructions
- Reduce The Cider: Gently boil apple cider in a heavy-bottomed pot, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced to 1/8 the original volume (making 2 cups syrup), about 2 hours. Let cool to room temperature and store, refrigerated, in an air-tight container.TIP: The boiled cider can be made two weeks ahead - store refrigerated in an airtight container and bring to room temperature (at least until pourable) before using.
- Make The Cocktail: Combine bourbon, pear liqueur, 1 ounce of the boiled cider, and pear juice over ice and stir gently. If desired, light a match and flame the orange peel (check out this tutorial for tips). Twist orange zest and drop into drink, stir with the cinnamon stick (if using), and serve.TIP: You don't have to flame the orange peel but it will give it a more distinct flavor (and looks cool when you make it)!
PERSONAL NOTES
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cocktailCalories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.04gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 0.3IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg
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