Pear Martini with Elderflower Liqueur Recipe

A simple and refreshing pear martini made with pear vodka, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.

Pear Martini with Elderflower Liqueur Recipe

The pear martini with elderflower liqueur is an incredibly popular cocktail in my family circle. Let me tell you, variations of this cocktail have been obsessed over for years. YEARS. I don’t know what it is or how it started, but the pear martini has remained a staple in the Williams family household for as long as I can remember.

Now, I am a whiskey guy at heart, however, this blog isn’t just about me, it’s mainly about you, really. That said, If I’m drinking a pear martini, I’m drinking this one. For a fruity (but not too sweet) martini, it’s pretty good and really refreshing.

Why Is This the Best Pear Martini?

Because it has a really profound and authentic pear taste.

The famous pear martini consists of pear vodka (Grey Goose La Poire is the best stuff out there), fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and elderflower liqueur. I’ve tried variations that include lime juice in place of lemon juice and ginger liqueur in place of elderflower liqueur, but this is my personal favorite variation.

Simple Syrup Is a Must

I use simple syrup (sugar water) in a lot of my cocktails. It’s a clear sugar syrup consisting of equal parts water and sugar, melted on the stove on low heat. It’s a universal cocktail sweetener that easily dissolves in your drink, unlike table sugar. You can buy it everywhere, but it only takes about 10 minutes to make at home.

I highly recommend making up a jar of simple sugar and storing it in the fridge for cocktails such as this. Having simple syrup on hand makes whipping up the pear martini (and many other classics) a breeze.

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Pear Martini with Elderflower Liqueur Recipe

  • Author: Shawn Williams
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Total Time: 5
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A simple and refreshing pear martini made with pear vodka, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ounces pear vodka (Grey Goose La Poire is the best)
  • 1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3/41 ounce simple syrup
  • sliced pear (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a Boston shaker with plenty of ice. Shake or stir vigorously for 15 seconds and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with pear slices and serve.

Notes

Start with 3/4 ounces of simple syrup and add more as neededit’s likely all you need.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 248
  • Sugar: 6.6g
  • Sodium: 26mg
  • Fat: 0.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 30.4g
  • Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 0.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: pear martini