Pear Vanilla Gin Fizz
The Pear Vanilla Gin Fizz is a dreamy, sparkling cocktail featuring homemade pear-vanilla syrup, botanical gin, and fizzy soda water. Light, fragrant, and bursting with seasonal charm—it’s perfect for elegant gatherings or slow sips at sunset.
Ingredients
Pear Vanilla Syrup
- 1 cup finely chopped or blended pears Bartlett pears recommended
- ½ cup organic sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup vanilla syrup
To Make One Cocktail
- 1½ oz gin
- 2 Tbsp pear-vanilla syrup
- ¾ cup soda water
- Crushed ice to top
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine pears, sugar, water, and vanilla syrup; stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer 5–8 minutes until amber and pears break down.
- Strain syrup into a container, pressing solids to extract liquid; discard solids.
- Cool to room temperature.
- In an 8-oz glass, whisk gin and syrup.
- Add soda water and crushed ice; stir gently.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/pear-vanilla-gin-fizz/
Notes
- Make the syrup in advance and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Soda water keeps this drink light, but tonic or sparkling pear cider also work beautifully.
- No gin? Try vodka or leave it out entirely for a fizzy mocktail.