Thanksgiving Bourbon Pear Spritzers Recipe
A refreshing Thanksgiving Bourbon Pear Spritzer featuring a homemade ginger sage simple syrup, fresh pear juice, bourbon, and ginger ale, perfectly garnished with pear slices and sage leaves for a festive and flavorful holiday drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ginger Sage Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 cubes frozen ginger
- 4-5 sage leaves
Bourbon Pear Spritzer
- 1 ½ oz bourbon
- 2 oz fresh pear juice
- 2 oz ginger ale
- 1 tbsp ginger sage simple syrup
- 1 pear (for garnish)
- Sage leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Ginger Sage Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 5 frozen ginger cubes, and 4-5 sage leaves. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes to infuse the flavors, then remove from heat. Allow it to cool before straining out the solids.
- Prepare the Pear Juice: If not using store-bought, juice fresh pears until you have 2 ounces of fresh pear juice per spritzer. Strain if necessary to remove pulp for a smooth drink.
- Mix the Spritzer: In a glass, combine 1 ½ ounces bourbon, 2 ounces fresh pear juice, 1 tablespoon of the cooled ginger sage simple syrup, and 2 ounces ginger ale. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Slice a fresh pear thinly and add a few sage leaves as a garnish. Serve the spritzer chilled over ice for a refreshing seasonal cocktail.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit bourbon and add extra ginger ale or sparkling water.
- The ginger sage simple syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Fresh pear juice works best when pears are ripe and juicy for maximum flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup according to taste.
- Use fresh sage leaves rather than dried for the best herbal flavor.
