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    Home » Drinks » Vodka

    Published: Oct 11, 2021 by Lisa · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Easy Pear Martini

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    Single martini glass filled with pear martini with shot glass.
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    No party is complete without a signature cocktail! This Easy Pear Martini recipe is one irresistible sipper - smooth, crisp and not too sweet. The best part? You only need 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this tasty drink.

    Ginger Pear Martini recipe in a coupe glass with a silver rim on a dark background.

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    Raise your hand if you like to try new drinks. It's especially fun when they are easy to make and only use a few ingredients.

    This Easy Pear Martini is one of the best (and most delicious) cocktails you can make at home.

    Jump to:
    • Why you will love this martini
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • FAQs
    • Expert tips for the best martinis
    • You can never have too many martini recipes!
    • Recipe
    • Expert tips for the best martinis

    Why you will love this martini

    It checks a lot of boxes and that is always a win!

    • It's easy to make. You only need 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to look like a master bartender.
    • It's not too sweet. The sweet pear vodka and spicy ginger liqueur are perfect partners.
    • It's a little different. We love classic drinks like a cosmo or golden margarita, but sometimes it's fun to serve something a little out of the ordinary.
    • It's pretty! The best way to your stomach is your eyes! This gorgeous drink lives up to your expectations.

    Ingredients

    The list is short so make sure your ingredients are the best!

    Ingredients for Pear Martini.

    Ingredient Notes:

    • Please use fresh lemon juice. The bottled stuff contains preservatives that can affect the taste of this drink.
    • Simple syrup can be found at your local grocery store but it's easy to make your own simple syrup at home!

    Instructions

    Making a good drink doesn't get much easier.

    steps 1-2 for pear martini.

    Assembly is simple. Add pear vodka and ginger liqueur to shaker filled with ice.

    steps 3-5 for pear martini.

    Add lemon juice, simple syrup and shake vigorously.

    FAQs

    Does it matter what kind of vodka is used?


    Pear vodka is an essential ingredient in this easy martini recipe. It adds just the right amount of sweet pear flavor. Our favorites are Absolut Pears and Grey Goose La Poire.

    Do I need a shaker to make this martini?


    This shaker is one of our favorites and is a workhorse in our home bar. But you can easily use a mason jar if you don't have a shaker on hand.

    What does ginger liqueur taste like?


    Ginger liqueur has a spicy kick that also has some vanilla and orange flavors. It is the perfect balance to the sweet pear vodka to create a smooth, not too sweet martini.

    Once you have a bottle on hand you can try it in this Ginger Gold Rush Cocktail, Grapefruit Prosecco Cocktail or try a Ginger Cherry Smash.

    Coupe glasses filled with Ginger Pear Martini cocktails.

    Expert tips for the best martinis

    ✘ Use high quality ingredients. When you are making cocktails with a short ingredient list, you can definitely taste the difference.

    ✘ Use enough ice. The more ice you have in the shaker, the easier it is to get it chilled.

    ✘ Shake your martini well. Nobody likes a lukewarm martini. The longer you shake it, the colder (and better) it is. We recommend at least 30 seconds.

    ✘ Use a pretty glass. Everything tastes better when it looks good. It's easy to elevate your drink game using a fun glass.

    ✘ Garnish before serving. A quarter wheel of lemon adds a perfect finishing touch. It's the little things that up your home bartending skills.

    Close up of a  glass filled with Ginger pear Martini recipe and garnished with a small lemon slice. Ona dark background with a gold jigger.

    You can never have too many martini recipes!

    Check out this Key Lime Pie Martini or some of our favorite sippers!

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    Recipe

    Ginger pear martini in a martini glass with lemon garnish.

    Easy Pear Martini

    Garnish With Lemon
    This Easy Pear Martini recipe is one irresistible sipper - smooth, crisp and not too sweet.
    4.88 from 56 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Vodka
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 martini
    Calories 363 kcal
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    Equipment

    • Cocktail Shaker
    • Mini Measuring Beaker Set

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ounces pear flavored vodka
    • ½ ounce Ginger Liqueur (Domaine De Canton)
    • 1 ounce simple syrup
    • 1 ounce lemon juice
    • Lemon twist for garnish

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    Instructions
     

    • Place vodka, ginger liqueur, simple syrup and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
      2 ounces pear flavored vodka, ½ ounce Ginger Liqueur, 1 ounce simple syrup, 1 ounce lemon juice
    • Shake vigorously to mix.
    • Strain into martini glass and add a lemon twist garnish.
      Lemon twist

    Notes

    • Please use fresh lemon juice. The bottled stuff contains preservatives that can affect the taste of this drink.
    • Simple syrup can be found at your local grocery store but it's easy to make your own simple syrup at home!

    • Expert tips for the best martinis

      ✘ Use high quality ingredients. When you are making cocktails with a short ingredient list, you can definitely taste the difference.
      ✘ Use enough ice. The more ice you have in the shaker, the easier it is to get it chilled.
      ✘ Shake your martini well. Nobody likes a lukewarm martini. The longer you shake it, the colder (and better) it is. We recommend at least 30 seconds.
      ✘ Use a pretty glass. Everything tastes better when it looks good. It's easy to elevate your drink game using a fun glass.
      ✘ Garnish before serving. A quarter wheel of lemon adds a perfect finishing touch. 

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 4.5ouncesCalories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 14mgFiber: 5gSugar: 32g

    Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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    About Lisa

    Hi, I’m Lisa! Looking for the party? It’s probably at my house. Nothing brings me more joy than sharing good food with friends and family. That and a seriously good cocktail.

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    Comments

    1. Jenny says

      January 13, 2023 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      This is my favorite ginger pear martini! I have had them at restaurants and tried other recipes at home. This is the ONE!! Thank you! We had it over the holidays and making it for a dinner party tomorrow night. 💕

      Reply
    2. Kathleen says

      November 06, 2022 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      I love pear anything and have been trying to find a pear martini recipe that meets or exceeds a local French restaurant offering. This is it! I absolutely love this!

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        November 07, 2022 at 8:50 am

        Thank you, Kathleen! It is one of my favorite martinis! Cheers!!!

        Reply
    3. Pat says

      April 29, 2020 at 11:33 am

      Lacking a ginger liqueur, do you think using a ginger infused simple syrup might work?

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        April 29, 2020 at 1:31 pm

        Absolutely! I would omit the plain simple syrup if you are making that substitution or do 1/2 ounce ginger simple syrup and 1/2 ounce plain. Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    4. Lauren says

      February 16, 2019 at 6:57 pm

      I stumbled upon this recipe and made it tonight for date night. Wow! It is so good! I love ginger and have been trying to find a drink that isn’t a Moscow mule with ginger in it, but not overwhelmingly ginger and here it is. This may be my new go to drink. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        February 17, 2019 at 7:37 am

        It's one of our favorites! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for being a Garnish with Lemon reader!

        Reply
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