The Festive Pear
Pear, thyme and aquavit combine for a festive cocktail that is perfect for holiday gatherings. Pair it with Scandinavian Spiced Cocktail Nuts!
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 large pear, peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 2 ounces Norden aquavit
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- Soda water
- Thyme sprigs and pear wheels, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a small sauce pan, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Remove from heat and add chopped pear and large sprig of thyme.
- Cover and let steep until completely cooled.
- Strain the syrup and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the aquavit, 1.5 ounces of the pear-thyme simple syrup, and the lemon juice; stir.
- Top with soda water and garnish with a thyme sprig and pear wheel.
Notes
Try pairing with Scandinavian Spiced Cocktail Nuts for an instant happy hour!
Servings: 1