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Home » Cocktails » Homemade Pear & Ginger Cocktail Syrup

Homemade Pear & Ginger Cocktail Syrup

Published: Dec 20, 2019 · Modified: Mar 2, 2021 by Genevieve Morrison · This post may contain affiliate links

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This pear and ginger syrup is such a perfect addition to a holiday party cocktail station, and a simple, special way to add a little sweet, ginger spicy elegance to champagne or Prosecco! Two of my favorite winter flavors for any holiday cocktail party!

If you’re not a fan of peppermint cocktails for Christmas, this is the cocktail mixer for you!

A small bottle of pear-ginger syrup on a table, along with a sliced pear, a small bowl of ginger and small pear slices.

Homemade syrups like these really make cocktails taste extra fresh and refined. It’s also an inexpensive way to make large batch cocktail for a party! With just a few bottles of Prosecco and 1 bottle of St. Germain, you can fill a party punch bowl with this gorgeous Sparkling Pear & Ginger cocktail!

I’m making this cocktail for my family Christmas party this year! I’m going to make the cocktail syrup the day before, then simply add it to a glass bottle with the other ingredients!

That way, I can just make the pretty garnishes before the party, and store the cocktail in the fridge till it’s ready to simply pour and serve!

A pear and ginger cocktail, garnished with sliced pears on a cocktail pin and a few baby's breath flowers.

How to Make This Cocktail Syrup – Step by Step

1. Slice 2 pears into small pieces, discarding the core.

2. Peel and grate ½ cup of fresh ginger.

3. Add ginger and pear to a saucepan with ½ cup of water. Simmer on low for 20 minutes.

4. After 20 minutes, use a potato masher to mash the pear as much as you can.

A collage of 4 numbered images showing how to make pear-ginger syrup.

5. Add 2 tbsp. of sugar. I used Sugar in the Raw, but you can also use white, granulated sugar. Stir and allow to simmer for 5 more minutes.

6. Place the pear-ginger mixture into a container and refrigerate for about 15 minutes so it will be cool enough to handle.

7. Either use cheesecloth or (my preferred method) a nut bag to squeeze the syrup out of the mixture.

8. Squeeze pear-ginger syrup out and refrigerate until used.

A collage of 4 numbered images showing how to make pear-ginger syrup.

Common Questions

1. How long will this cocktail syrup last?

Ginger-pear cocktail syrup will last for up to 2 weeks when refrigerated. You can also freeze it and keep it for at least 3-4 months if stored in an airtight container.

2. What do I need for this recipe?

  • Cutting board & sharp knife
  • Fine grater/zester
  • Sauce pan
  • Potato masher
  • Nut bag (or cheese cloth)
  • Large Bowl
The garnish on a pear & ginger cocktail. It is 3 pear slices on a cocktail pin with a few baby's breath flowers.

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A small bottle of pear-ginger syrup on a table, along with a sliced pear, a small bowl of ginger and small pear slices.

Homemade Pear & Ginger Cocktail Syrup

This pear and ginger syrup is such a perfect addition to a holiday party cocktail station, and a simple, special way to add a little sweet, ginger spicy elegance to champagne or Prosecco!
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: International
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 oz.
Calories: 32kcal
Author: Genevieve Morrison

Equipment

  • cutting board & sharp knife
  • fine grater/zester
  • sauce pan
  • potato masher
  • nut bag (or cheese cloth)
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • ½ cup ginger – grated
  • 2 pears – sliced
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  • Slice 2 pear into small pieces, discarding the core. Peel and grate ½ cup of fresh ginger.
  • Add ginger and pear to a sauce pan with ½ cup of water. Simmer on low for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, use a potato masher to mash the pear as much as you can.
  • Add 2 tbsp. of sugar. Stir and allow to simmer for 5 more minutes.
  • Place pear-ginger mixture into a container and refrigerate for about 15 minutes so it will be cool enough to handle. Once cooled, either use cheesecloth or (my preferred method) a nut bag to squeeze the syrup out of the mixture. Refrigerate until used.

Notes

Ginger-pear cocktail syrup will last for up to 2 weeks when refrigerated. You can also freeze it and keep it for at least 3-4 months if stored in an airtight container.
If you’re looking for the perfect cocktail to make with this syrup, try my Sparkling Pear & Ginger cocktail!

Nutrition

Serving: 8oz. | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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