Autumn Bourbon Pear Smash

This Autumn Bourbon Pear Smash combines the rich flavors of overripe pears, warm bourbon, and aromatic spices to create a delightful fall cocktail. The sweetness of maple syrup and the hint of citrus in lemon juice add a perfect balance to this seasonal drink. It's a refreshing and flavorful choice for any autumn gathering.

Autumn Bourbon Pear Smash

A delightful fall cocktail that combines overripe pears, bourbon, maple syrup, and aromatic spices for a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 very ripe pear
  • 1.50 oz bourbon
  • 0.50 oz maple syrup
  • 0.25 oz lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (or the seeds scraped from 1/3 of a vanilla bean)
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Cut the pear in half and remove any squishy pulp, seeds, and stem. Roughly dice the pear and place it in a medium bowl.
  2. Mash the pear with a fork or a potato masher.
  3. Transfer the mashed pear to a fine mesh strainer set over a wide-mouthed measuring cup or another bowl.
  4. Press the pear pulp against the strainer to extract as much juice as possible, along with some of the pulp.
  5. Once the pear juice is obtained, add the rest of the ingredients along with some ice, and stir vigorously to mix.
  6. Fill a glass with ice and pour the cocktail over it.