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Vanilla Maple Pear Gin Fizz

I’m always looking for unique cocktails that have a twist to the everyday staples or are totally different than the standard. Some take a little more love to make, and some are just one simple step more for a unique flair. The Vanilla Maple Pear Gin Fizz takes a bit more effort ahead of time, but if you are looking for a craft cocktail recipe for the Holidays/New Years Eve this is perfection.

Pear in anything is good to me and it makes the drink unique since it’s not a completely main stream, and makes it somewhat seasonal in nature. The maple and vanilla is such a great addition to the pear. If you have ever had a poached pear you know what I am talking about.

Ingredients Needed:

  • Club Soda
  • Gin
  • 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla
  • 2-3 Pears
  • 1/4 Cup of Maple Syrup
  • 4 Packets of Stevia
  • Brown Sugar (For Rim)

Vanilla Maple Pear Syrup Ingredients: (Makes about 4-6 drinks)

  • 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla
  • 1 Cup of Diced Pear (Skin removed)
  • 1/4 Cup of Maple Syrup
  • 4 Packets of Stevia

Directions for Vanilla Maple Pear Syrup:

  • Place all ingredients in sauce pan and heat to boil.
  • Once at a boil reduce to low, and simmer until the syrup has reduced.

Vanilla Maple Pear Gin Fizz Directions:

  • Slice one pear (use one slice to garnish each glass)
  • Dip the rim of each glass into maple syrup, then dip into brown sugar to top the rim of the glass
  • 1 Tablespoon of the Pear Syrup into the bottom of the glass
  • 1.5 Oz of Gin (about 1 shot) into Glass
  • Stir vigorously, and add ice to the glass
  • Top with Soda
  • Garnish with a slice of pear

If you are making this for a party it is best to make the Syrup before hand and just have it ready to go. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

Looking for some cute cocktail glasses?

Mint Julep Recipe

One of my favorite drinks for the spring and summer are Mint Julep’s! If you like bourbon and haven’t had one you are missing out big time. Not only is it a breeze to make, but it’s so refreshing on a hot summers day.

I am sharing the Mint Julep recipe my mom shared with me that is delicious, easy to make, and has minimal ingredients.

I try to keep my drinks as low calorie as possible so you will see me make sugar substitutions in a lot of my recipes for Stevia.

Mint Julep Ingredients

  • 3 Packs of Stevia
  • Mint Julep Cup or Jefferson Cup (You need a glass that will hold the cool in)
  • Crushed Ice
  • Bourbon (I prefer Bulleit or Woodford Reserve)
  • Mint
  • Muddler

Directions

  • Pour the Stevia packets in the bottom of the cup of choice
  • Tear off 10 leaves or enough to put a few layers at the bottom of the cup
  • Then put a few drops of filtered water at the bottom of the glass only the tiniest bit
  • Begin muddling the mint, stevia, and water together once you start to smell the mint and I usually wait until the water turns green from the leaves
  • Once the ingredients are muddle go ahead and pack the cup with crushed ice
  • Pour two shots over the crushed ice
  • Stir ingredients with long spoon
  • Once everything is combined, fill the glass back with crushed ice
  • Garnish with Mint

They are strong, so obviously drink responsibly!

XOXO, Katie

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