Oh my, how divine this cocktail is! I love ginger, but I will say this drink was a first for me this fall. My friend, Kelly, brought all the fixings to make these ginger pear martinis to a bunco birthday gathering and served up these amazing not too sweet, not too spicy, icy-cold martinis! YUM!
Well, Kelly left on a trip right after the gathering, and I could not wait for her return to get the recipe. So on a hunt for the perfect Ginger Pear Martini I went. Below is the recipe for the Pear Ginger Martini that my husband and I created as well as the recipe from my friend. Yes, when she returned from her trip, she shared her recipe with me. I was surprised at the difference in the recipes, so I thought I would share them both. They both were equally yummy, making this the perfect cocktail for the holidays!
Ginger Pear Martini (our design)
INGREDIENTS
- Ice
- 2 oz Grey Goose La Poire Vodka
- .75 oz Domaine De Canton French Ginger Liqueur
- 1 oz Simple Syrup
- 1 splash Fresh Lemon Juice (to taste)
- Lemon twist for garnish
DIRECTIONS
- Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is beaded with condensation.
- Strain into martini glass and add a lemon twist garnish
Ginger Pear Martini – My Friend’s Version
INGREDIENTS
- Ice
- 1.5 oz Grey Goose La Poire Vodka
- .75 oz Domaine De Canton French Ginger Liqueur
- 1.5 oz sour mix
- Thin slices of pear
DIRECTIONS
- Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is beaded with condensation.
- Strain into martini glass and add a pear slice.
You cannot go wrong with either recipe!
