Spiced Pear and Rye Cocktail
Warm notes of rye whiskey blend with pear and cozy autumn spices in this elegant, slightly sweet cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, pear nectar, 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 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz pear nectar
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz cinnamon syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim and pour in 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz pear nectar, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz cinnamon syrup.
- Step 2: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is cold and frosty.
- Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 4: Express a thin strip of lemon peel over the drink to release oils, then rim the glass with it before resting it on the ice.
- Step 5: Optionally garnish with a thin pear slice placed vertically along the inside of the glass.
