Pear Blossom Fizz
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Top up with Club soda
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Add first four ingredients to shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill glass with crushed ice
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Strain mixture into glass over crushed ice
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Top with soda
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Garnish with lemon zest twist and rosemary sprig
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Serve with straws
Cocktail Description
The Pear Blossom Fizz is springtime in a glass, bursting with delicate fruit and floral notes that make you want to sit outside and watch the world wake up.
This refreshing tall drink combines vodka's clean backbone with the honeyed sweetness of elderflower liqueur and the intense, pure pear flavor of eau de vie—a clear brandy that captures the essence of ripe pears. Fresh lemon juice brightens everything up, while a splash of club soda adds that satisfying fizz and makes it dangerously easy to drink. The recipe is straightforward enough for home bartenders, requiring nothing more than a good shake and some crushed ice, though tracking down a quality pear eau de vie might send you hunting through better liquor stores. This is your warm-weather sipper, perfect for garden parties, bridal showers, or lazy Sunday afternoons when you want something lighter than a martini but more interesting than a spritzer. The combination of fruit-forward sweetness and bright acidity pairs beautifully with fresh cheeses, grilled fish, or light salads with pear and arugula. That rosemary garnish isn't just for looks—it adds an herbal whisper that ties the whole drink together.
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