Amaretto Pear Margaritas
These pear margaritas are a cozy fall twist on the classic cocktail, made with tequila, amaretto, pear juice, fresh lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup. They’re perfectly balanced, easy to shake up in just 5 minutes, and make a beautiful Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz tequila reposado or blanco
- 3/4 oz amaretto
- 1 oz pear juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Pinch sea salt
- Pear slice dehydrated citrus and sage, for garnish
Instructions
- To a cocktail shaker, add tequila, amaretto, pear juice, lime juice, maple syrup, sea salt and ice. Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a cocktail glass over fresh ice. If desired, garnish with a pear slice, dehydrated lemon and sage leaves.
Notes
- I recommend 100% pear juice: This gives a clean, fresh pear flavor without unnecessary added sweetness.
- Use pure maple syrup: I would try to avoid pancake syrup for better quality taste.
- Batch ahead of time: Prepare up to 24 hours in advance by multiplying the ingredients and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Shake before serving or serve in a pitcher over ice.
- Make it a mocktail: Swap the tequila with coconut water or chilled tea and add a dash of almond extract instead of amaretto for a non-alcoholic alternative. Make sure to adjust the lime, pear juice and maple syrup to taste!
