Squashed Spiced Pear Bourbon Smash

This Squashed Spiced Pear Bourbon Smash is a delightful fall cocktail that brings together overripe pears, maple syrup, allspice, and bourbon. The muddled pear adds a sweet and juicy flavor, while the maple syrup and allspice infuse warmth and depth. Combined with the rich, oaky notes of bourbon, this cocktail is the perfect blend of fruity, spicy, and boozy flavors. It's an ideal drink to savor during crisp autumn evenings or gatherings with friends.

Squashed Spiced Pear Bourbon Smash

A delightful fall cocktail that combines overripe pears, maple syrup, allspice, and bourbon for a fruit-forward and warm, spiced flavor.

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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. Begin by slicing the pear in half and removing any overly squishy pulp, seeds, and stem.
  2. Roughly dice the pear and place it in a medium bowl, then mash it with a fork or 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 and some pulp as possible.
  5. Once the pear juice is obtained, add the bourbon, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and allspice to the juice, then add ice and stir vigorously to mix.
  6. Fill a glass with ice and strain the drink into the glass.