Shaken Pear and Elderflower Sparkler
A light and refreshing cocktail blending the subtle sweetness of pear with floral elderflower notes, topped with sparkling water for a crisp finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together pear vodka, elderflower 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 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
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz sparkling water
- to fill shaker 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, 1 oz elderflower liqueur, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker frosts.
- Step 3: Double strain into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to integrate.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin slice of fresh pear placed vertically inside the glass and a sprig of fresh mint resting on top.







