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Pear Thyme Cocktail

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This pear thyme cocktail is the perfect holiday cocktail recipe. The combination of pear and thyme is unique and fresh, and garnished with a thyme sprig, it looks great too!Pear Thyme Cocktail Recipe & Pear Almond Galettes

Hey lovelies! Today I want to share with you a cocktail recipe that goes perfectly with one of my favorite dessert recipes, the Pear & Almond Galette. The galette recipe will be the star at the end of your holiday dinner, especially when served with this companion pear thyme cocktail recipe.

Pear Thyme Cocktail Recipe & Pear Almond Galettes

This recipe takes a little extra effort because of the pear puree, but I promise it’s worth it! Plus, you can make the puree in advance to save some time on the day of. I love the combination of pear and thyme – is so unique and fresh. It’s absolute holiday party perfection. Garnished with a thyme sprig, it also looks great too!

Perfect Holiday Recipes :: Pear Galette & Pear Thyme Cocktail

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This pear thyme cocktail is the perfect holiday cocktail recipe. The combination of pear and thyme is unique and fresh, and garnished with a thyme sprig, it looks great too!

  • Author: Kelly Egan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Drinks

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 pears, peeled and cored
  • 1 1/2 oz. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. fresh thyme
  • 2 oz. bourbon
  • Soda water
  • Thyme, for garnish

Instructions

[i]Make the simple syrup. [/i]

  1. Heat the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium high heat until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.

[i]Make the pear puree. [/i]

  1. Blend the pears, lemon juice and fresh thyme in a blender or food processor until pureed.

[i]Assemble the drink. [/i]

  1. Fill four high ball or rocks glasses with ice. Shake the bourbon, 2 ounces of pear puree and 1 ounce of simple syrup vigorously until chilled. Pour over ice and top with soda water. Garnish with a sprig of thyme to serve.

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November 25, 2014  â€¢  Filed Under: Drinks, Gluten Free Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Recipes, Vegan Recipes 6 Comments

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  1. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    November 25, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Well things are just getting fancier and fancier over here. Soon enough you’re going to be too good for me, and I’ll have to stop coming by to visit. 🙂 Okay, I’ll still come. Nice work!

    Reply
    • Kelly Egan says

      November 25, 2014 at 8:25 pm

      Hahah, never too fancy for you, pretty lady! Thank you!!!!!

      Reply
  2. Carla (@charliesue) says

    November 25, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    Gorgeous!! 🙂

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    • Kelly Egan says

      November 25, 2014 at 8:26 pm

      Thanks Carla!

      Reply
  3. No Spoon Necessary says

    January 20, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    Pear, thyme AND bourbon?? Yes. Yes. YES! On my list to make come 5 o’clock Friday. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly Egan says

      January 20, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      Haha, glad to hear we’re on the same page! 🙂

      Reply

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