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Easy Pear Martini

An easy pear martini transforms an ordinary night into something worth celebrating, relying on just a handful of quality ingredients and taking under five minutes to shake together.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Modern Mixology
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce pear nectar or pear juice
  • 0.5 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 slice fresh pear for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or measuring spoon
  • Strainer
  • Martini glass or coupe glass
  • Bar spoon (optional)
  • Cutting board and knife for garnish

Method
 

  1. Chill a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of fresh ice.
  3. Measure and pour 2 ounces of vodka into the shaker.
  4. Add 1 ounce of pear nectar or juice to the shaker.
  5. Pour in 0.5 ounce of fresh lemon juice.
  6. Add 0.5 ounce of simple syrup to balance the flavors.
  7. Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds until the outside is frosty.
  8. Strain the mixture into the chilled glass using a strainer.
  9. Garnish with a thin slice of fresh pear and serve immediately.

Notes

Always shake cocktails containing citrus or fruit juices to aerate and create a silky professional texture.