Absolut Pears Martini
Ingredients
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1 ½ Parts Absolut Pears45 ml Absolut Pears1.5 oz Absolut Pears
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¾ Parts Simple Syrup25 ml Simple Syrup0.75 oz Simple Syrup
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½ Parts Lemon Juice15 ml Lemon Juice0.5 oz Lemon Juice
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½ Parts Pear Puree15 ml Pear Puree0.5 oz Pear Puree
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1 Slice Pear1 Slice Pear1 Slice Pear
Step-by-step instructions:
- Add roughly ½ a ripe pear that is cut up in smaller chunks to a shaker.
- Muddle the pear until it reaches a purée-like consistency.
- Pour Absolut Pears, Fresh Lemon Juice and Simple syrup into the shaker.
- Add a generous amount of cubed ice and shake vigorously.
- Double Strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass using a tea strainer. It’s fine if you don’t have one, but getting rid of all those fruit bits is gonna make for a slightly better drinking experience.
- Garnish the rim with a slice of pear.
Hot tip: It’s totally okay to sub the fresh pear for pear purée if you want to. Just add roughly the same amount and make sure to taste the drink before serving in case you need to balance it out with more simple syrup or lemon juice.
About Absolut Pears Martini
BY: MICHAEL BERGSTRÖM
In the 1990s, London and New York emerged as the epicenters of a cocktail revolution. Inspired by old cocktail recipe books, Bartenders began revisiting older recipes that used fresh ingredients instead of the artificial sour mixes that were popular at the time..
Even before the popular Cosmopolitan of the 1980s, the Apple Martini gained popularity in New York City, also known as the Big Apple. During this time, a group of influential London bartenders visited NYC on an inspirational brand trip. They were greatly inspired by the New York bartenders’ use of the iconic Martini as a framework for experimenting with different flavors and ingredients beyond the traditional Gin, Vodka, and Dry Vermouth combination.
Back in London, it didn’t take long for a new trend of Martini-style cocktails to appear on menus in various bars. The Fresh Fruit Martini emerged as a simple yet amazing formula, featuring a vodka base, the fruit of choice, and a touch of sugar. Over time, citrus was added to bring balance and structure to the drinks.
Bartenders began exploring various fruits, combining them with each other, and experimenting with adding herbs, spices, and liqueurs. These innovations led to the creation of specific names for these “Neo-Martinis,” which became timeless classics, including the Pineapple Martini, Pornstar Martini, French Martini, and the reason you’re here – the Absolut Pears Martini.
Yes. If you don’t own a muddler or simply want to save yourself from the sweat of mashing up the fresh pears go on and use purée. Just keep in mind that purées are often lightly sweetened, so you might want to adjust the recipe using lemon juice and simple syrup.
Not really, you can serve it in a smaller wine glass or over any kind of ice in a shorter glass.
Of course! You can use any fruit to create a Fresh Fruit Martini. The original idea was based on a Vodka Martini with the addition of fresh fruit and a touch of sugar to enhance the flavors. In other words, you can pick your favorite fruit, mash it up and shake it with the rest of your ingredients.
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