Spiced Pear Sparkler

This Spiced Pear Cider with Ginger is a delightful blend of pear juice, hard cider, and ginger liqueur, spiced with cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It's a warm, festive drink perfect for the holiday season. The combination of fruity, spicy, and aromatic flavors makes it a delightful treat for fall gatherings and cozy evenings by the fire.

Spiced Pear Sparkler

A warm and aromatic spiced pear cider with ginger, perfect for fall and the holiday season.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Pear Juice
  • 6 oz Hard Cider
  • 1.50 oz Ginger Liqueur
  • 3/4 teaspoon dark brown sugar
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 3 whole allspice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks (halved)
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger root (peeled and roughly chopped)
  • 1/4 Apple, sliced
  • 1/4 Pear, sliced
  • Garnishes: Star Anise, cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. In a large stovetop pan or Dutch oven, combine pear juice, hard cider, ginger liqueur, brown sugar, cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, ginger, apple, and pear slices.
  2. Set the pan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30-60 minutes before serving.
  4. If serving over several hours or making ahead, transfer the cider to a slow-cooker set on warm temperature.
  5. Serve the spiced pear sparkler in heatproof mugs and garnish each with a cinnamon stick, star anise, and sliced pear or apple.
  6. Enjoy this delightful and aromatic spiced pear cider with ginger!