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Pear & Elderflower Martini

Refreshing Pear & Elderflower Martini for Elegant Evenings

Discover the exquisite Pear & Elderflower Martini, a delightful cocktail that blends pear sweetness with elderflower floral notes, perfect for elegant evenings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Cocktail
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 2 oz Pear Vodka Opt for a good brand like Absolut or Grey Goose.
  • 1 oz Elderflower Liqueur Adds floral notes and sweetness.
  • 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed for optimal flavor.
For the Garnish
  • 1 Thin Pear Slice Enhances presentation.
  • 1 Sprig of Thyme Optional, adds herbal note.

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • martini glass
  • cocktail strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chill your martini glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
  3. Pour 2 oz of pear vodka into the shaker, followed by 1 oz of elderflower liqueur.
  4. Squeeze half a fresh lemon to extract 0.75 oz of lemon juice directly into the shaker.
  5. Seal the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  6. Remove the ice water from your chilled martini glass and strain the mixture into the glass.
  7. Garnish with a thin slice of pear or a sprig of thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 125mgSugar: 15gVitamin C: 15mg

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, substitute pear vodka and elderflower liqueur with pear nectar and elderflower cordial.

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