This cocktail is seasonal, festive and perfect for the fall, especially while pears are in season.
Instructions
For the pear simple syrup:
- In a small saucepan, add water, sugar, pear, and rosemary over medium heat, and bring to a light boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let sit until cools to room temperature (about 60 minutes).
- Strain syrup, discarding the rosemary and pear, or saving the pear for a topping for oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, etc.
- Transfer the simple syrup into a glass jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Β
For the cocktail:
- In a cocktail shaker, add gin, lemon juice, pear simple syrup, and egg white (or aquafaba) and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Add ice to cocktail shaker and shake again until cold, about 30-60 seconds.
- Strain drink into glass and fill to the top with soda water.
- Optional: Garnish with a pear slice and sprig of rosemary.
Notes:
- Consuming raw orΒ undercooked eggsΒ may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- Aquafaba is the liquid leftover from canned chickpeas and is a vegan substitute for the egg white.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 1015
- Fat Content: .04g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 66mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 225.1g
- Fiber Content: .5g
- Sugar Content: 200.7g
- Protein Content: 3.8g
Ingredients
**Pear Simple Syrup
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 Stemilt Bartlett Pears, chopped (about 1.5 cups)
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
**For the Cocktail:
2 ounces gin (or ΒΌ cup)
3/4 ounce lemon juice (or 1 1/2 tablespoons)
1 ounce pear simple syrup (or 2 tablespoons)
1 egg white (or 2 tablespoons aquafaba)*
Ice
Soda water
Optional: rosemary and pear slice for garnish