Pears are unusual in cocktails, except sometimes in combination with pear liqueur, pear-flavoured brandy, or pear-flavoured vodka. However, their natural sweetness and soft floral notes make them an underrated base ingredient, especially when muddled fresh to add depth, subtle perfume, and a mellow fruitiness that pairs beautifully with warming spirits. This recipe uses just a handful of ingredients and can be whipped up in just five minutes.

Prep: 5 minutes | Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 50 ml spiced whiskey
• 25 ml pear liqueur
• 20 ml fresh lemon juice
• 15 ml honey
• Fresh pear slices or a cinnamon stick, to garnish

Method

1. Add the spiced whiskey, pear liqueur, lemon juice and honey to a cocktail shaker.
2. Shake well.
3. Garnish with a slice of pear or a cinnamon stick and serve immediately.