Ginger Pear Bourbon Martini Recipe

Name: Ginger Pear Bourbon Martini
Prep time: PT22-27M
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: PT30-35M
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Pear-Ginger Simple Syrup:; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup honey; 1 pear; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 piece of ginger, approx. 1”; For the Martini:; 4 oz bourbon; 2 oz pear nectar; 2 oz pear-ginger simple syrup; 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice; candied ginger, sprig of rosemary and Walker’s Gingerbread Men for garnish

Try a sweet winter twist on a classic cocktail with a delectable martini made with ginger-pear simple syrup. Garnished with Walker’s gingerbread men, it’s sure to be the hit of the night!

By Walker’s | us.Walkersshortbread.com

● Prep time: 12 min.
● Cook time: 8 min.
● Cooling time: 10-15 min.
● Total time: 30-35 min.
● Servings: 2

Ingredients

For the Pear-Ginger Simple Syrup:

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup honey
1 pear
1 cinnamon stick
1 piece of ginger, approx. 1”

For the Martini:

4 oz bourbon
2 oz pear nectar
2 oz pear-ginger simple syrup
1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
candied ginger, sprig of rosemary and Walker’s Gingerbread Men for garnish

Directions

Make the Pear-Ginger Simple Syrup:

Step 1

Peel and chop the pear into 1” or less squares. Peel and slice the ginger in half or thirds to impart more flavor.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the water, honey, pear, cinnamon and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk or stir until the honey dissolves and doesn’t burn on the bottom of the pan.

Step 3

Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. It will cook down a bit at that time, so it’s syrupy, but not thick. You can put the lid on the pan to keep too much liquid from evaporating. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10-15 minutes.

Step 4

Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer and discard the solids. Refrigerate the simple syrup until chilled and ready to use.

Make the Martini:

Step 1

Combine bourbon, pear nectar, simple syrup and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Vigorously shake until chilled.

Step 2

Divide between two martini glasses and garnish with a candied ginger, sprig of rosemary and a float of meringue or whipped cream with Walker’s Gingerbread Men on top.