Spiced Pear Margarita
A delightful fall margarita made with pear, tequila, and warm spice, served with a cinnamon-sugar rim.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
Ingredients
2 oz tequila (reposado for warmth, blanco for brightness)
1 ½ oz pear nectar (or fresh pear purée)
¾ oz fresh lime juice
¾ oz simple syrup
Pinch of pumpkin pie spice
Garnish: pear slice or cinnamon stick
Instructions
Fill a shaker with ice.
Add tequila, pear nectar, lime juice, simple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
Garnish with a pear slice or cinnamon stick.
Notes from the Bar
Pear Options
Pear nectar gives the cocktail a smooth consistency, while fresh pear purée feels lighter and fresher. You can also muddle a few slices of ripe pear for a rustic option if that’s what you have on hand.
Spice Balance
A pinch of pumpkin pie spice adds warmth and depth without overpowering the pear flavor.
Glass Rim
For a cozy presentation, rim the glass with a cinnamon–sugar blend before pouring.
Tequila Choice
Reposado tequila works especially well here, adding a soft vanilla–oak note that complements the spice.
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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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