Pear and Cardamom Gin Martini
An elegant martini featuring delicate pear flavors and aromatic cardamom, finished with a crisp dry gin base. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dry gin, pear liqueur, fresh lemon juice 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 180 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
- 2.5 oz dry gin
- 1 oz pear liqueur
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes cardamom bitters
- 1 thin slice pear slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass halfway with large ice cubes.
- Step 2: Pour in 2.5 oz dry gin, 1 oz pear liqueur, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and add 2 dashes of cardamom bitters.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly without clouding.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled martini glass through a fine mesh strainer.
- Step 5: Garnish by floating a thin pear slice on the surface, ensuring it gently rests without sinking.
