Pear Ginger Smash
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Bourbon and fresh pear nectar over crushed ice with muddled ginger, lemon, and a dash of Angostura bitters. Warm, bright, and a little unexpected.
This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.
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INGREDIENT LIST
3-4 thin slices fresh ginger
2 oz bourbon
1 oz pear nectar
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Thin pear slices for garnish
COCKTAIL METHOD
Add the ginger slices to a cocktail shaker and muddle well to release the juice and oils.
Add the bourbon, pear nectar, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
Strain into a rocks glass over crushed ice.
Garnish with thin pear slices fanned on the rim.
Notes from the Bar
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PEAR NECTAR
We use Yoga brand pear nectar, an Italian import made with 50% fruit. It has a rich, naturally sweet pear flavor that does a lot of the heavy lifting in this drink. Look for it at specialty grocery stores or online. → Shop our favorite pear nectar
THE GINGER
Muddle the ginger firmly so the juice and oils fully release into the drink. Three slices gives you a subtle warmth, four gives you more heat. Adjust based on how much ginger presence you want.
ANGOSTURA BITTERS
Two dashes of Angostura bitters adds a subtle spiced depth that ties the pear and ginger together beautifully. It is a small addition that makes a real difference. Don't skip it. → Shop our favorite Angostura bitters
BOURBON CHOICE
A smooth, slightly sweet bourbon works best here. We like Maker's Mark or Buffalo Trace. The pear and ginger are doing a lot of flavor work so you don't need anything too complex or high-rye.
SWEETNESS LEVEL
The simple syrup is optional if your pear nectar is sweet enough on its own. Taste the drink before straining and add it only if you feel it needs a little more balance.
CRUSHED ICE
Crushed ice is worth it for a smash. It chills faster, dilutes slowly, and looks beautiful in the glass. If you don't have a crushed ice maker, wrap a few cubes in a clean kitchen towel and give them a few good whacks with a rolling pin.
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Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.
It is not about perfection. It is about presence, and creating space to reconnect, whether that is with your partner or simply with yourself, over a really good meal.
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