5 EASY Pear Cocktails (All made with RUM!)
- Jan 27
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 7
Pear syrup might not be the first thing you reach for behind the bar, but honestly? It should be. It’s one of the most underrated cocktail flavours going — soft, juicy, fruit-forward and ridiculously easy to work with. If you’re a rum lover who enjoys upgrading classics without getting all chefy and complicated, this is one of those “why didn’t I buy this sooner?” ingredients.
The beauty of a proper pear purée syrup is that it gives you everything fresh pear promises… without the stress. No under-ripe fruit, no awkward muddling, no prep time disappearing down the drain. Just ripe, juicy pear flavour, ready to go. That makes it perfect for subtle riffs, where you want to soften a drink, round off boozy edges, or add a fresh fruity note without turning the cocktail into a sugar bomb.
And while I’ve leaned into rum here — because, well, you lot love rum — this stuff doesn’t play favourites. Vodka, gin, tequila, brandy… pear works across the board. It’s classy, versatile, and quietly brilliant at upgrading drinks you already know and love. Watch the video below and you’ll see exactly why one bottle can seriously level up your home bar.
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PEAR COCKTAIL RECIPES
FRENCH PEAR MARTINI
- 60ml White Rum
- 15ml Elderflower Liqueur
- 15ml Lemon Juice
- 20ml REÀL Pear
- 60ml Pineapple Juice
SPICED PEAR OLD FASHIONED
- 60ml Dropworks Spiced Rum
- 15ml REÀL Pear
- 2 Dashes Fig & Fennel Bitters
PEAR MOJITO
- 8 to 10 Mint Leaves
- 25ml Lime Juice
- 20ml REÀL Pear
- 60ml of Dropworks Clear Drop
- Top with Soda Water
PEAR-Mai Tai
- 60ml Rum
- 20ml Fortunella
- 30ml Lime Juice,
- 15ml REÀL Pear
- 15ml Orgeat
PEAR & Ginger Hiball
- 30-60ml of Rum – your choice,
- 15–20ml of REÀL Pear
- Top with Ginger Ale
- Lime is required