Pear Martini
This aromatic pear martini features with pear vodka, elderflower liqueur, pear juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. This is a perfect crisp martini that is not too sweet but pleasantly fruity and aromatic!
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Pear martini has gained a lot of popularity recently. It’s a refreshing, crisp, and aromatic cocktail that features prominent flavors of a pear.
I absolutely love ordering a pear martini but sadly, it is not always good at the restaurants and bars. This is precisely why I started making my own at home and I want to share this super easy pear martini recipe!
This is a very easy recipe because I use pear nectar or juice to make it. No need to mess with a pear to get the juices out, simply pick up a pear juice or a pear nectar at the grocery store (based on what’s available.)
The combination of pear flavors with aromatic elderflower liqueur is what is amazing about this recipe. The liqueur does not overpower the martini but add smore gentle floral notes. And then, all you need is some lemon juice for balance of acid and simple syrup to a touch of sweetness.
Ingredient Notes and Tips
Pear Vodka – there are couple of vodka brands on the market that make pear flavored vodka. Grey Goose La Poire is my personal favorite (and it’s gluten free) but there are also options such as Absolute Pears, Veil Pear Vodka, Belvedere Pear & Ginger Vodka (this one is good if you’d like to add a ginger kick.
Pear Nectar – you can use either pear juice or pear nectar. Check you local grocery store to see what is available to you. Note, you may have to ask someone at the store because the pear nectar can be in several different sections, like the ethnic section.
Elderflower Liqueur – for the best and most aromatic floral notes, I always recommend using St. Germain. If you have any leftover, use it to make a St. Germain Champagne Cocktail or a Cucumber Cocktail!
Lemon Juice – Freshly squeezed is the best for the fresh, authentic flavor.
Simple Syrup – To make your own simple syrup, all you need to do is combine 1 cup of white granulated sugar with 1 cup of hot (boiling) water. Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved. That’s it!
How To Make A Pear Martini
Chill the glass: for the best chilled martini, don’t forget to chill your glass! Fill each martini glass with ice and add water to fill to the top. Set them aside while preparing the cocktial.
In the cocktail shaker, combine pear vodka (1), elderflower liqueur (2), pear nectar/juice (3), lemon juice (4), and simple syrup (5). Add some ice to the shaker, close it tight, and shake vigorously for a few seconds (6).
Discard the ice water from the martini glasses and strain the shaken cocktail into each glass.
Tips For The Best Pear Martini
- Try to use good quality vodka. Even though it’s mixed with other ingredients, better quality flavored vodka will have better flavor and aroma!
- For the best results, always use freshly squeezed lemon juice! Bottled lemon juice will not work well when it’s the main ingredient. Fresh lemon juice has a much better (and for lack of a better word) fresher flavor.
- Make the simple syrup yourself. Store-bought simple syrup is easy, but it’s WAY too sweet! If you know the brand well and always use it, then you’ll know how to work with it. Otherwise, make a batch of 1:1 simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water) at home and store it in the airtight container in the refrigerator. It only takes a few minutes to toss together.
- If you don’t like your cocktails to be too sweet, start with 1/4 oz of simple syrup and taste it while still in the shaker. If you like the sweetness, keep it as is but if not, add another 1/4 oz of simple syrup.
Frequently Asked Questions
First of all, make sure to use pear flavored vodka in a pear martini. Choosing a brand in a personal choice really, for example, my personal favorite is Grey Goose pear vodka but other may prefer Absolute. There are several other options on the market, so check your local liquor stores. You may find brands like Grey Goose, Belvedere, Veil, Absolute
Absolutely. Just shake all of the ingredients (no ice), strain it into a glass (or cup with a lid for storage) keep it chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours until ready to serve. You can store it in the refrigerator for a day or two but I would note recommend any longer. Shake again before serving.
Yes, you can easily make a pear martini gluten free. Grey Goose is a gluten free vodka but if you choose to use another one, make sure to check their website to see if it is gluten free. St. Germain is also gluten free but if using another elderflower liqueur, check their website to confirm.
Some More Martini Recipes to Try
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Pear Martini Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 oz pear vodka
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- 2 oz pear nectar or pear juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- pear slices for garnish
Instructions
- Chill the glasses: for the best chilled martini, don’t forget to chill your glass! Fill each martini glass with ice and add water to fill to the top. Set them aside while preparing the cocktial.
- In the cocktail shaker, combine pear vodka, elderflower liqueur, pear nectar/juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Add some ice to the shaker, close it tight, and shake vigorously for a few seconds.
- Discard the ice water from the martini glasses and strain the shaken cocktail into each glass.
- Garnish and serve!
Notes
- For homemade simple syrup: all you need to do is combine 1 cup of white granulated sugar with 1 cup of hot (boiling) water. Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cool to room temperature and store in an air-tight container, in the refrigerator.
- Sweetness: this is not a very sweet cocktail but if you don’t like your cocktails to be too sweet, start with 1/4 oz of simple syrup and taste it while still in the shaker. If you like the sweetness, keep it as is but if not, add another 1/4 oz of simple syrup.
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Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles in August 2015.
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