Ginger-Pear Smash

This Ginger-Pear Smash cocktail is a delightful blend of muddled pear, vodka, and ginger syrup, resulting in a tart and refreshing flavor profile. It's the perfect choice for a cool fall evening, offering a unique twist on the classic Haymaker cocktail.

Ginger-Pear Smash

A refreshing and tart cocktail with muddled pear, vodka, and ginger syrup.

4.63 from 48 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup sliced, peeled ginger
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 pear, chopped, peeled, and cored
  • Ginger ale, to top

Instructions

  1. Make the ginger syrup by combining sliced ginger, sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Boil over medium-high heat, then let it cool to room temperature. Strain out ginger solids and discard, keeping the syrup in an airtight container.
  2. Divide chopped pear between a 12 oz. tall glass and muddle with a wooden muddler.
  3. Pour 2 oz. vodka over the muddled pear, and fill the glass with ice.
  4. Add 1/2 oz. ginger syrup and 1/2 oz. lemon juice to the glass, and stir to combine.
  5. Finish by topping with ginger ale.