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!
Servings: 8 oz.
Calories: 32kcal
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