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Thursday, October 13, 2011

SHAKE IT UP WITH A PEAR MARTINI

Skinny margaritas are my favorite summer libation but with the change of season I like to shake it up with a new fall cocktail.  The Pear Martini is light and refreshing and the addition of fresh ginger gives the drink just the right kick. Enjoy!


Recipe: Ginger Pear Martini

Ingredients

  • 1 Inch Piece of Ginger (cut to small pieces)
  • 1/4 of Pear (cut to small pieces)
  • 1 1/2 Ounce Patron Silver Tequila
  • 1/2 Ounce Cointreau
  • Juice of One Lime

Instructions

  1. Add ginger and pear pieces to a cocktail shaker and muddle until everything is thoroughly mashed.
  2. Add tequila, Cointreau and lime juice to the mixture.
  3. Add ice.
  4. Cover the shaker and shake vigorously.
  5. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a wedge of pear.
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20 comments:

  1. Splendid SassOctober 13, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Will have to try this, Barbara. Love pear and ginger.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  2. The enchanted homeOctober 13, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Had my first peartini at a dinner about a month ago and it was heavenly!~ Thanks for including the yummy recipe.

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  3. KellyOctober 13, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Soudns delightful! If only happy hour started at 10 am... :)

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  4. Taylor GreenwaltOctober 13, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Yum! I will have to try this. I just went to a martini party. They had all kinds, but not a pear.

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  5. Britt @ Dreamy SpacesOctober 13, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Pear martini! Yum! So saving this recipe!! Know what I will be shaking up this weekend! :) Very lovely blog. Now I am your newest follower! :) Thanks very much for stopping by my blog/ following!!

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  6. jeanette from everton terraceOctober 13, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I'm not much of a drinker but this sounds lightweight and almost refreshing :)
    I have a girlfriend who will love this recipe!

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  7. Sandy at Ooh La Frou FrouOctober 13, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Sounds delightful!! Printing this one off! xo

    Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou
    http://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com
    This Week: "Charmed I'm Sure"

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  8. CDSOctober 13, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Yum! My oh my I love a good martini! Cheers!

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  9. Jennifer @ Her Southern CharmOctober 13, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    That sounds like an amazing drink! I love love love pear anything. :) Thanks for the recipe!

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  10. Jennifer @ Her Southern CharmOctober 13, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    PS. Does it count as a fruit serving? ;)

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  11. Mary Ann PickettOctober 14, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Yum! I had a poached pear and gorgonzola salad today for my birthday...at the Newport Harbor yacht club on the water...it was a warm day and pretty. Your martini would have been a highlight!

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  12. Barbara@HausDesignOctober 14, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Pear, ginger and lime? Sounds like something I need to try...:)

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  13. designchicOctober 14, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Never tried a peartini, but it sounds like a must!!

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  14. Britt @ Dreamy SpacesOctober 14, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Could not agree more! Most def need a little bling now and again! :) Have a lovely weekend!

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  15. A BRIT GREEKOctober 14, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Oh yes please! It's Friday night already over here, might have to make this tomorrow night!

    Have a lovely weekend!
    x.o.x.o

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  16. Cindy AlbertOctober 14, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Yummy, I can't wait to try one.

    Happy Friday.

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  17. KarenaOctober 15, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Oh yum Barbara, I just purchased a bag of pears at Trader Jo's yesterday!

    Oh, I have a Dezigner Pillows Giveaway; I hope you will join in!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  18. Punctuation MarkOctober 16, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    delicious!!! hope you're having a nice one!

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  19. red tickingOctober 16, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    sounds delicious barbara... i was at a dinner party at jeannie's last night and wondered if your ears were burning... i had to tell the tale of the tate's cookie platter and we all drooled over your apple tart tatin recipe! hope you had a great weekend.. xx

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  20. Splendid MarketOctober 17, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    um, yum. I am on the couch in pj's and robe, exhausted, yet tempted to try to whip up one of these drinks.

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