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    Home » Cocktails » Spiced Pear Cocktail with Rum for Fall

    Published: Aug 15, 2022 · Updated: Aug 15, 2022 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Spiced Pear Cocktail with Rum for Fall

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    Pear cocktail in a glass with ice and text above it.
    An orange cocktail in a short glass with a flower garnish and text that says "pear and spiced rum cocktail".

    This simple Spiced Pear Cocktail uses fresh ginger, nutmeg and spiced rum to bring on bold flavor. Smoothed out with pear nectar, this tasty drink is great for sharing with friends and family. Just a few ingredients are all you need to create this yummy fall cocktail in minutes!

    Overhead view of an orange cocktail on a marble table topped with an orange marigold.
    A few simple ingredients make the perfect Spiced Pear Cocktail.

    If you’re a spiced rum fan, or just love seasonal spices, this easy cocktail recipe is for you!

    I don’t usually drink anything with pear any other time of the year except for fall. Don’t be fooled by my flip-flops. We don’t really get fall weather here in So Cal. Well, we do but it comes and goes.

    One day it will be 70 (fall) and the next it will go up to 85. So we kind of just decide when to start enjoying fall-like things. Like the day when I cranked the air conditioner so eating an apple crisp didn’t feel wrong.

    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredient Notes
    • How to Make a Pear Cocktail with Spiced Rum
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Related Recipes
    • Fall Cocktails
    • Spiced Pear Cocktail

    Why This Recipe Works

    This Spiced Pear Cocktail is a super simple recipe with just a few good ingredients. Including spiced rum. I really enjoy spiced rum. It instantly makes it feel a bit fall-like.

    The spices and vanilla flavors remind me of holiday baking so it’s a great trick for the mind.

    I use it in all kinds of drinks like a flavorful Winter Daiquiri or even an easy Dark and Stormy.

    And even though this spiced rum cocktail gives off tropical vibes, it’s still great alcohol to use in cocktail recipes.

    Pear pairs really well with the spiced rum. Adding fresh ginger is another layer of flavor that you will really love. While the warm spice notes are great for fall, this easy pear and rum cocktail can be sipped any time of year.

    Don’t forget to check out this Pear and Chardonnay Cocktail! It’s unique and super tasty too.

    Woman holding a cocktail shaker with text next to it.

    Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients on a cutting board to make a pear ginger spiced rum cocktail.

    Scroll down to the end of the post for a printable recipe card with full measurements and more detailed instructions.

    Spiced rum adds warmth and fall vibes to any cocktail. I love the 1671 Spiced Rum from Captain Morgan. It was a special edition but you can still find it in a variety of places. If you have a different brand of spiced rum, feel free to make that swap.

    You might be surprised by the pear juice, but it’s a not-too-sweet, seasonal fruit that pairs well with spiced rum.

    Fresh ginger and whole nutmeg are quintessentially fall flavors and really make this cocktail sing. If you can’t get fresh, you can use ground spices but you won’t get the same warmth. There is just something extra special about fresh grated spices. YUM!

    Optionally, you can garnish with edible flowers.

    How to Make a Pear Cocktail with Spiced Rum

    Girl pouring pear juice into a cocktail shaker.

    1. To a cocktail shaker add the pear juice.

    A cutting board with sliced ginger next to a knife and cocktail shaker and a bottle of spiced rum next to it.

    This Spiced Pear cocktail calls for muddled ginger. I love a good muddle, don’t you?

    2. Add 4 slices of raw ginger to the cocktail shaker and muddle the heck out of it.

    Do this for longer than you think you need to, to encourage the ginger to release all that gorgeous flavor.

    It’s always good to have a little bit of liquid, in this case, the pear juice, in the shaker when you muddle so the oils that are release have somewhere to go.

    3. Add the spiced rum, a few grates of fresh nutmeg and ice to the shaker and shake well.

    Always add the ice last to the cocktail shaker so that it has the least amount of time to start melting. Melting equals diluting.

    Woman pouring a cocktail from a shaker into a glass full of ice.

    4. Strain the drink over a glass of fresh ice.

    A cocktail sitting on a marble table with someone grating fresh nutmeg on top.

    5. Grate on a little bit more fresh nutmeg. If not using fresh, sprinkle a bit of ground instead.

    Fresh ginger and nutmeg on a cutting board next to an orange marigold.

    There are not any flowers IN this drink. But they look so pretty sitting on top. And the orange color is perfect for fall.

    I get my edible flowers at Sprout’s, Gelson’s or Whole Foods. But you can also find some dried flower varieties on Amazon.

    Edible flowers make the prettiest garnish!

    Spiced Pear Cocktail for fall entertaining.

    This Spiced Rum Pear cocktail would be a great one for Thanksgiving. There aren’t a lot of ingredients and it doesn’t take too much time so you won’t be on cocktail duty all night.

    But because it’s so refreshing and tasty, you can really drink this any time of year!

    Tips and Tricks

    • Did you know you can now get some alcohol on Amazon Fresh?? They have a few different Spiced Rums, but I’m sure they are tasty too.
    • If you want to make a batch of these cocktails, consider buying ginger juice. It will be much faster than having to muddle fresh ginger for multiple drinks. Just start with a little and add more if needed. Ginger is STRONG!
    • To infuse the drink with more ginger flavor you can use the juice as mentioned above or you can grate the ginger so the pieces are much smaller and release more juice.
    • In a pinch, you could use ¼ teaspoon ground ginger in place of fresh ginger but you will lose that bite and heat that the fresh root brings. Taste and add more as needed.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I have to use spiced rum?

    No. You can also use dark rum. But I wouldn’t use white rum as a substitution. It just won’t have those spice flavors that make this so good.

    I won’t finish an entire bottle of rum, what can I do instead?

    You can always pick up those airplane-sized bottles at BevMo and even your local grocery store if you don’t want to buy a full bottle. Or buy the bottle then use it to make Rum Cake.

    Where can I find pear juice?

    Pear Juice is easy to find in most supermarkets. If you can’t find it you can substitute pear nectar, but it will have a little bit more texture.

    Overhead shot of a cocktail on a marble table topped with fresh nutmeg and a marigold.

    Related Recipes

    Pear Cocktails

    • Spiced Pear Bellinis are a delicious way to serve celebratory drinks to a crowd.
    • A Spiced Pear Moscow Mule has all those fall flavors you love and you get to drink it out of a pretty copper mug!
    • Make a Pear Vodka Martini next time you want a fruity twist on a classic cocktail recipe.
    • Pear Sangria is a must-make next time you invite a group of friends over. It’s a fun take on a classic wine cocktail idea.

    Fall Cocktails

    • Here’s a list of 15 Fall Cocktails to try this season.
    • A Pumpkin Spice Margarita is the falliest fall drink I can think of.
    • I fell HARD for this Spiced Daiquiri recipe. It’s so full of flavor. The vanilla totally makes this.
    A pear cocktail in a glass on a marble table with an edible marigold on top.

    Spiced Pear Cocktail

    With fresh nutmeg and ginger, this delicious Spiced Pear Cocktail with rum is refreshing and full of fall flavor. It's a great Thanksgiving drink idea!
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    Course: cocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 217kcal
    Author: Sharon Garofalow

    Equipment

    • cocktail shaker
    • muddler
    • Grater

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz. Spiced Rum
    • 6 oz. Pear Juice
    • 4 slices fresh ginger
    • Fresh nutmeg for grating

    Instructions

    • Muddle the fresh ginger and pear juice in a cocktail shaker.
    • Add spiced rum, a few grates of fresh grated nutmeg and ice.
    • Shake well.
    • Strain in to a cocktail glass filled with ice.
    • Top with fresh grated nutmeg.
    • Edible flowers as garnish are optional but gorgeous.

    Notes

    • Did you know you can now get some alcohol on Amazon Fresh?? They have a few different Spiced Rums, but I’m sure they are tasty too.
    • If you want to make a batch of these cocktails, consider buying ginger juice. It will be much faster than having to muddle fresh ginger for multiple drinks. Just start with a little and add more if needed. Ginger is STRONG!
    • To infuse the drink with more ginger flavor you can use the juice as mentioned above or you can grate the ginger so the pieces are much smaller and release more juice.
    • In a pinch, you could use ¼ teaspoon ground ginger in place of fresh ginger but you will lose that bite and heat that the fresh root brings. Taste and add more as needed.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 1drink | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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      Originally posted November 19, 2014. I’ve updated the recipe and post to include more detailed information so you can make this spiced rum pear cocktail perfectly every time.

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      About Sharon Garofalow

      Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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      1. Melissa says

        November 20, 2014 at 7:56 am

        YUM! Pretty photos too! I like anything pear, any time of the year. ;)

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