Sparkling Bourbon Pear Cocktail Recipe

Updated August 29, 2018

A velvety roasted pear purée is the key to this batched bourbon drink that says fall without screaming it.

Why this recipe works:

Roasting the pears adds depth and concentrates their flavor by cooking out some of their liquid.
Maple syrup adds necessary sweetness while deepening the earthy profile of the drink.
Batching the mixer a few hours before your party allows for no-fuss presentation.

Recipe Details

Active 25 mins

Total 60 mins

Serves 12 servings

Ingredients

For the Roasted Pear Purée:

For the Bourbon Pear Mixer:

For Each Cocktail:

For the Roasted Pear Puree: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the pear slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast until the underside of each slice begins to caramelize, about 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Add to blender with lemon juice and ground clove and purée until very smooth, or purée in a bowl with an immersion blender.
For the Bourbon Pear Mixer: In a pitcher or quart jar, stir together pear puree, bourbon, and maple syrup. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 4 hours. Stir before serving.
For each cocktail: Fill each glass with ice, add the bourbon pear mixer, and top with sparkling wine. Stir once and sprinkle with ground clove to serve.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
Calories	66
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 3mg	13%
Calcium 20mg	2%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 75mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.