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Pear & Elderflower Collins

Pear & Elderflower Collins

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Prep Time: 4 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Club Soda Cocktails, elderflower cocktails, fall cocktails, fall vodka cocktails, honey cocktails, lemon juice cocktails, pear cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur
  • 1/4 ounce pear liqueur
  • 1 ounce pear puree
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce honey syrup
  • Club soda to top
  • Thin slice of pear for garnish
  • Freshly grated cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker, add the vodka or gin, elderflower liqueur, pear liqueur, pear puree, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and honey syrup.
  • Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top the drink with club soda and stir briefly to combine.
  • Garnish with a thin slice of pear and a sprinkle of freshly grated cinnamon.

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use a ripe, fresh pear to make your own purée for the brightest flavor.
  • Swap honey syrup with agave nectar for a different kind of sweetness.
  • If using gin, choose one with soft floral or citrus botanicals to complement the elderflower.
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