The holidays are always a cause for celebration, and that always calls for festive cocktails to share with friends and family. If you’re not a fan of sparkling wine or sweet drinks, sometimes your preferences are left off the holiday drink menu. If you’re hosting this year and need a drink to satisfy any palate, try whipping up this merry pear Moscow mule.

A classic Moscow mule is one of the simplest classic cocktails to prepare. With just a can of ginger beer, a splash of vodka, a squeeze of lime, and an iconic copper mug, this drink packs a spicy and flavorful punch. We’re putting a twist on the traditional recipe with the addition of a pear simple syrup.

Just cook down some delicious Royal Riviera Pears and a sprig of thyme to create a syrup that will add a subtle sweetness to any beverage. If you prefer a more wintery spice version of this cocktail, add 2 sticks of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom instead of thyme to the syrup and cook as directed below. (There’s this alternate version, too.)The amount of syrup can be adjusted depending on how much sweetness you like, but we prefer a 1:2 ratio of syrup to alcohol. And, depending on your taste in spirits, the vodka can be substituted for rum (called a Dark and Stormy) or whiskey (a Kentucky Mule). Not a drinker? Ginger beer is non-alcoholic, effervescent, and tastes amazing with the addition of the syrup and lime.

Pear Moscow Mule

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cool time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 cocktails

Ingredients:

For the pear simple syrup

For the pear Moscow mule

  • 2 ounces good quality vodka
  • 2 ounces pear simple syrup
  • Juice from half a lime
  • 4 ounces ginger beer

Instructions: 

For the pear simple syrup

  • Add the water, sugar, chopped pears and thyme sprigs to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • While it comes to a boil, periodically stir and mash the pears with a wooden spoon, as the sugar dissolves.
  • When it starts to boil, lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes to allow the mixture to thicken a bit.
  • Strain the liquid into a medium sized mason jar and discard the pears and thyme sprigs.
  • Allow the mixture to cool completely before using or placing in the refrigerator.

To assemble

  • Fill a Moscow mule mug with ice (optional: pre-chill mug in freezer).
  • Add vodka, simple syrup, lime juice and ginger beer; stir to combine.
  • Garnish with a pear slice and sprig of thyme.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Russian
Keyword: cocktail, pears
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Autumn Micketti is the SEO & Content Coordinator for 1-800-Flowers. When she's not writing about Oregold® Peaches or love songs, you can find her exploring mountains, listening to the latest album release of her current musical obsession, or spending time with her extended family.

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    Just received a box of pears for the holidays and loved them. They are the best pears we have ever had! It was so much fun finding recipes to make. Is it possible to speak to someone about guest blogging on how we enjoyed the box?
    Thanks!

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