Spiced Pear French Blonde
A festive twist on the classic French Blonde, pairing jjuicy pear, botanical gin, and a touch of winter spice balanced with citrus and bubbles. Elegant, slightly sweet, and perfect for holiday celebrations.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
Ingredients
1 ½ oz gin
1 oz pear nectar (not pear juice or purée)
¾ oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
½ oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 dash Angostura bitters
Top with 2 oz sparkling wine (Prosecco or Champagne)
Garnish: thin pear slice or lemon twist
Instructions
Add gin, pear nectar, St-Germain, lemon juice, and bitters to a shaker with ice.
Shake until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
Top with sparkling wine.
Garnish with a pear slice.
Notes from the Bar
Pear Nectar
Pear nectar is richer and more flavorful than bottled juice and blends seamlessly into shaken cocktails. If you can’t find nectar, muddle fresh ripe pear and fine-strain. → Find our favorite pear nectar here
Sparkling Wine
Dry Prosecco keeps the cocktail lively and not overly sweet. Champagne adds a toasty, celebratory finish.
Gin Choice
Use a floral or citrus-forward gin (like Hendrick's, Drumshambo, or Uncle Val's Botanical) to complement the elderflower and pear.
Bitters
Just one dash of Angostura balances sweetness and adds an aromatic winter note.
Glassware
A coupe or Nick & Nora highlights the elegant golden color and keeps the bubbles delicate.
Batch for 6
Mix 9 oz gin, 6 oz pear nectar, 4 ½ oz St-Germain, 3 oz lemon juice, and 6 dashes bitters in a pitcher. Chill. Pour 3 oz per serving and top each glass with sparkling wine.
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Make It a Date Nite
This cocktail is part of something bigger for us. It's a ritual we return to week after week.
Each week, we create a Date Nite designed around one drink, one thoughtful menu, and the feeling of slowing down together. The kind of night where the table is set with intention, the music hums softly in the background, and the evening unfolds without rushing.
For this Date Nite, we’ve paired a cocktail with a cozy, make-ahead-friendly menu, so you can enjoy the process without spending the whole night in the kitchen. We also include little touches we love like timing notes, a head start option, and a playlist to set the mood. Feel to pair the meal with any of our cocktails.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence. And turning an ordinary night at home into something that feels quietly special.
Each Date Nite includes a curated menu, cocktail pairing and a playlist, as well as another thoughtful extras like make-ahead tips, leftover ideas or table talk prompts to carry the night.
Kevin & Kate
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