This pear rosemary gin cocktail combines fresh pear syrup with rosemary, citrus, and elderflower for a balanced, aromatic drink. The syrup brings a light sweetness, while the herbs and lemon add depth and brightness. Shaken with gin and finished with a smooth foam top, this cocktail is easy to prepare and works well for entertaining or a simple, well-crafted drink at home.
Gin cocktail with pear rosemary syrup, elderflower, and a smooth foam top
Ingredients
Rosemary Syrup
- 3-4 medium pears
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 1 lemon
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary (approx. 1 tsp if using dried rosemary)
Cocktail
- 3 ounces gin
- 3 ounces elderflower liqueur
- 0.5 ounces of pear-rosemary syrup
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 Egg white
Directions
- Start with simple syrup by dicing about 1 cup of pears (3-4 medium-sized pears should do) and add to a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Cook pears for a few minutes until they start to soften.
- Add equal parts sugar and water to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add lemon juice and a sprig of rosemary.
- Reduce the heat and simmer until the desired consistency is reached. Simmering for about 15-20 minutes will get you the consistency of simple syrup.
- Allow the syrup to cool.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients and shake vigorously. Pour into a glass and garnish with a pear and/or a rosemary sprig.
- Enjoy!
Recipe created by Peaches to Pearls for Superfresh Growers.
