Raise your hand if you’re totally over green beer.
If you’ve got both hands in the air and you’re waving them like you just can’t possibly dream to care, you deserve a new drink.
Meet the Pear of the Irish from the geniuses at Colonial Wines & Spirits. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, we imagine we’ll continue to enjoy this refreshing thirst quencher throughout the warm months.
Cheers, friends.
Pear of Irish
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 parts Absolut Pears Vodka
- 1/2 part St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- 2 parts juiced cucumber
- 1/2 part lemon juice
- 1/2 part simple syrup
- club soda or other sparkling water
- mint leaves for garnish
- cucumber slices for garnish
- lemon zest for garnish
Directions:
Add the first 5 ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice, then garnish with mint, cucumber slices and lemon zest. Top with club soda or sparkling water.
Bartender Tip: If you like your drink a little sweeter, substitute club soda with lemonade or lemon/lime soda.