A simply spiced cocktail is garnished with a beautiful brûléed pear for smokey sweet flavor that a cold evening deserves.
The Brûléed Pear Cocktail is simple and sweet with a hint of spice from classic fall flavors like cinnamon and clove. An elegant brûléed pear slice garnishes this playful fall cocktail, though you can use a plain pear slice if you don’t have a torch. 
If you can, sip this outside with crunchy leaves under your feet, sitting in front of a bonfire, or listening to your favorite fall music.
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The Brûléed Pear Cocktail
- Yield: 2 cocktails 1x
Description
A simply spiced pear cocktail is garnished with a beautiful brûléed for smokey sweet flavor that a fall evening deserves.
Ingredients
For the Toasted Pear Simple Syrup:
- 1 pear (cut into thick slices)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 1/4 cup sugar + 1 tablespoon
- 1 cup water
For the cocktail:
- 3 ounces rum
- 1 1/2 ounces toasted pear simple syrup
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 2 slices of pear for garnish
Instructions
- To make the simple syrup, put the pear slices, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Without disturbing the pear slices, toast them on one side for about 3 minutes or until they begin to turn golden brown. Flip and toast on the second side.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the sugar over the pears and spices and stir until it begins to melt and caramelize just a bit. Carefully add the water and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes or until the liquid reduces by about half.
- Pour the syrup through a strainer into a glass jar or liquid measuring cup. Set aside to cool.
For the cocktail:
- Begin by bruléeing the pear slices. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Using a torch, melt the sugar until it is golden and bubbly. Allow to cool slightly.
- While the slices cool, fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the rum, lemon juice and simple syrup and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Pour into a cocktail glass and garnish with a bruléed pear slice.
- Category: Cocktail
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of pear is best for the brûléed pear garnish?
Bartlett or Anjou pears are ideal for this cocktail due to their sweetness and ability to hold up during the brûlée process.
Can I use a regular lighter instead of a kitchen torch for brûléing the pear?
While a kitchen torch is recommended for a more controlled caramelization, a regular lighter can be used if necessary, but it may be harder to achieve an even brûlée.
How do I incorporate the cinnamon and clove flavors into the cocktail?
You can add ground cinnamon and clove directly into the cocktail mixture, or infuse the spirits with these spices before mixing for a more pronounced flavor.
Ok this is officially decadent! Delicious!
Outstanding! What a creative, original and delicious idea. Thank you for sharing, Rachael! :)
Can you use vodka instead of rum?