As I often do, I reformulated this recipe to adjust to my ever evolving preferences in a cocktail. I used to add pear puree but I decided I'd rather have a lighter, sparkling version. I also added a splash of pear brandy to deepen the pear experience.
Now I'm drinking very happy.
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PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR MARTINI
PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR MARTINI
Can you see why I named it that?
INGREDIENTS
1 Oz. Vodka
1/2 Oz Pear Brandy
1 Oz. Sparkling Pear Juice
1/4 Tsp. Freshly Grated Ginger
1/2 Oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tsp. Lavender Honey
Garnish: Pear Slice
Tools: Cocktail shaker
Glass: Cocktail (Martini)
DIRECTIONS
Chill your glass in the freezer.
Fill the cocktail shaker with ice.
Add the lavender honey, ginger, lemon juice, vodka and pear brandy. Shake until chilled, pour into a chilled cocktail glass, top off with the sparkling pear juice, garnish and serve.
Fill the cocktail shaker with ice.
Add the lavender honey, ginger, lemon juice, vodka and pear brandy. Shake until chilled, pour into a chilled cocktail glass, top off with the sparkling pear juice, garnish and serve.
Voiceover Video with Ingredients and Directions:
I added a pinch of fresh ginger for a little spicy kick but feel free to use a pinch of powdered ginger if you want, just be very judicious and don't use too much or you run the danger of the ginger overpowering the delicate pear.
Yes, it's a perfectly named martini for Christmas but I was actually thinking more of The Partridge Family because the pear garnish looked like their logo:
So, Come On, DRINK Happy at happy hour with my Partridge in a Pear Martini.
Updated 12-2021
Updated 12-2021