Herbal Pear Sparkler
A crisp and effervescent cocktail blending pear liqueur with fresh thyme and sparkling wine, perfect for a light celebratory sip. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together pear liqueur, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz pear liqueur
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- 3 oz sparkling wine
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
- 1 thin slice pear slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 fresh thyme sprig and 0.5 oz simple syrup into a cocktail shaker. Gently muddle the thyme for 10 seconds to release its aroma.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 oz pear liqueur, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway.
- Step 3: Shake gently for 10 seconds to chill and combine flavors.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled flute glass without ice.
- Step 5: Top with 3 oz sparkling wine and stir gently once to integrate.
- Step 6: Garnish by floating a thin pear slice on the surface and placing a small thyme sprig alongside it.
