Shaken Ginger-Pear Sparkler
This effervescent cocktail combines the crisp sweetness of pear with the spicy warmth of ginger, topped with a lively sparkling finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together pear vodka, fresh ginger juice, 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 160 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 pear vodka
- 0.5 oz fresh ginger juice
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz ginger syrup
- 2 oz sparkling water
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz pear vodka, 0.5 oz fresh ginger juice, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz ginger syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 3: Double strain into a chilled Collins glass filled halfway with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir gently once with a bar spoon to combine without losing fizz.
- Step 5: Garnish by threading a thin slice of pear and a small piece of crystallized ginger onto a cocktail pick, resting it across the rim.
