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Bourbon Pear Spritzers

Bourbon Pear Spritzers: Festive Sips for Cozy Gatherings

Experience delightful Bourbon Pear Spritzers, a festive drink blending ginger and pear flavors, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 drinks
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup Water Essential for dissolving sugar
  • 1 cup Sugar Granulated or brown sugar
  • 1 cup Frozen Ginger Cubes For convenience, can use fresh ginger
  • 5 leaves Fresh Sage Leaves Adds herbal flavor
For the Spritzer
  • 2 oz Bourbon Adjust amount to taste or omit for non-alcoholic
  • 4 oz Fresh Pear Juice Fresh juice preferred
  • 4 oz Ginger Ale Any brand works
  • 1 slice Pear Slices For garnish
  • 1 sprig Fresh Sage Sprigs For garnish

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • fine mesh sieve
  • tall glass

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Bourbon Pear Spritzers
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar over medium heat. Stir consistently until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Add frozen ginger cubes and fresh sage leaves to the warm syrup. Cover and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Strain the infused syrup using a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar, discarding the solids. Allow to cool completely.
  4. In a tall glass filled with ice, combine 2 oz of bourbon, 4 oz of fresh pear juice, 4 oz of ginger ale, and 1 tbsp of syrup. Stir gently.
  5. Garnish each drink with a slice of pear and a sprig of sage. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 5mg

Notes

This spritzer pairs beautifully with light appetizers and is perfect for holiday gatherings.

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