Ginger Pear Martini (or Mocktail)
Looking for a creative cocktail that's full of fresh flavors? Try this delicious Ginger Pear Martini. Whether you serve it with vodka or as a mocktail with a splash of seltzer, it's sure to satisfy.
A few months ago I experimented with Spiced Candied Ginger, and was left with the most delicious ginger syrup as a tasty by-product of that recipe. It was too good to discard, so I ended up using it in tea, and splashed in seltzer water, and in this completely delicious and amazing Ginger Pear Martini.
If you prefer a non-alcoholic version of this drink, no worries, I’ve got you covered! And honestly, it’s just as good as the martini version.
Recipe
Ginger Pear Martini or Mocktail
This ginger pear syrup is delicious served as a martini or mocktail
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Servings: 2
Calories: 197kcal
Ingredients
For Ginger Syrup
- ½ pound fresh ginger peeled and sliced into ¼-inch round slices
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
For Martini
- 1 ounce ginger syrup see instructions below
- 1 ounce pear nectar
- 1 ounce pear liqueur
- 3 ounces vodka
For Mocktail
- 1 ounce ginger syrup
- 2 ounce pear nectar
- 8 ounces plain or pear seltzer
Instructions
- Place sugar, water and sliced ginger in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer ginger for about 30 minutes, or until tender.
- Strain ginger, reserving syrup.
- Pour syrup into a drink container with a lid, and refrigerate until cool overnight. Syrup can be made several days ahead.
- For martini, mix all ingredients with a few pieces of ice, in a martini shaker, and pour into 2 glasses.
- For mocktail, stir ingredients together and pour over glass with ice.
Notes
Ginger syrup can be made ahead and will keep for up to a week. Reserve ginger to use in tea, or for candied ginger
Nutrition information is for the cocktail version with alcohol
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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Hi Anne,
I rarely ever have a mixed drink, but when I do it makes it that much more special. And your ginger pear martini would be so deliciously memorable in my mind.
I love all things ginger so I certainly cannot wait to try this one! Thanks for another great recipe!
Thanks for visiting! Enjoy 🙂
Pear and ginger are my all-time fave combo!! Great point about the antimicrobial properties of ginger...I always forget that!
Kind of makes up for the vodka 🙂 !