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Bourbon Pear Spritzers

Bourbon Pear Spritzers: Your New Favorite Fall Cocktail

Enjoy Bourbon Pear Spritzers, a delightful fall cocktail perfect for gatherings with friends and family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 drinks
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ginger Sage Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup Water Serves as the base for your syrup
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness
  • 1 cup Frozen Ginger Cubes Can be substituted with fresh ginger
  • 4 leaves Fresh Sage Leaves Adds herbal note
For the Spritzer
  • 2 ounces Bourbon Key spirit that adds warmth
  • 4 ounces Fresh Pear Juice Fresh juice for best flavor
  • 4 ounces Ginger Ale Adds bubbles and sweetness
For Garnish
  • 2 slices Pear Slices Enhances aesthetics and flavor
  • 1 sprig Fresh Sage Sprigs Adds color and aroma

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • tall glass

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add frozen ginger cubes and fresh sage leaves, then remove from heat and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Strain the syrup into a jar using a fine mesh sieve, discarding solids and let cool.
  4. Fill tall glass with ice, pour in bourbon, pear juice, ginger ale, and add ginger sage syrup.
  5. Garnish with pear slices and a sprig of sage. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use freshly squeezed pear juice for maximum taste. Store leftover syrup in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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