Pear-Infused Bourbon Old Fashioned
A smooth bourbon cocktail with pear essence and warm spice, perfect for a cozy evening sip. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, pear liqueur, demerara 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 190 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 oz bourbon whiskey
- 0.5 oz pear liqueur
- 0.25 oz demerara syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 piece large clear ice cube
- 1 thin slice pear slice
- 1 wide strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place a large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
- Step 2: In a mixing glass filled with ice cubes, combine 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 0.5 oz pear liqueur, 0.25 oz demerara syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cube.
- Step 5: Express the oils of a wide strip of orange peel over the surface, twist it to release aromas, then rest it on the rim alongside a thin pear slice.









