Pear & Spice Punch

Highballs & Collinses • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Pear & Spice Punch cocktail containing Fresh root ginger (thumbnail sized), Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve Rum, Pressed pear juice, Cranberry juice, Freshly squeezed lime juice, Maple syrup in a Collins.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve Rum or alternative

Other Ingredients

2.00 slice Fresh root ginger (thumbnail sized)
3.00 fl oz Pressed pear juice
1.00 fl oz Cranberry juice
0.25 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
0.25 fl oz Maple syrup

Directions

Muddle ginger in base of shaker
Add other ingredients to shaker
Add ice to shaker and shake well
Fine strain into ice-filled Collins glass
Garnish with pear slice

Cocktail Description

Bright tropical fruit and warm Caribbean spice dance together in this autumnal rum punch that brings the islands to your fall gatherings.

The Pear & Spice Punch combines the rich complexity of aged Jamaican rum with fresh pressed pear juice for a cocktail that's simultaneously fruity and robust. The freshly muddled ginger provides a spicy backbone that cuts through the sweetness of maple syrup, while cranberry adds subtle tartness and a beautiful ruby hue. This punch is surprisingly straightforward to make—the most challenging part might be finding quality pressed pear juice or making your own. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or cool autumn evenings, it strikes a lovely balance between refreshing and warming elements that makes it versatile enough to enjoy from late summer through winter. Pair this cocktail with roasted poultry, butternut squash dishes, or spiced desserts to complement its fruity-spicy profile.