Bartlett Pear and Cardamom Rum Cocktail
Indulge in the essence of fall with our Bartlett Pear and Cardamom Rum Cocktail. This delightful mix of muddled Bartlett pear, cardamom bitters, and rum brings warmth and sweetness to your glass. A hint of vanilla and pink peppercorn adds a unique twist to this flavorful concoction. Cheers to a perfect fall-inspired cocktail!
Yield: 2 drinks
Equipment
- 1 muddler
Materials
- 1 ripe Bartlett pear peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 4 drops cardamom bitters or pinch cardamom powder
- 1 pinch vanilla bean powder or 1/8 tsp of pure vanilla extract
- 2 pinches pink peppercorns ground
- 3 ounces dark rum
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add the peeled Bartlett pear.
- Muddle the pear thoroughly using a muddler or the back of a spoon. This releases the pear's juices and flavors and turns the pear into puree..
- Add the fresh lemon juice to the shaker, followed by the cardamom bitters, vanilla bean powder (or vanilla extract), and ground pink peppercorn. Muddle the mix together with the pear.
- Add plenty of ice to the shaker, about double the volume of the liquid ingredients.
- Pour in the rum.
- Close the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds. This chills and thoroughly mixes the cocktail.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass of your choice. A rocks glass or lowball glass works well.
- Garnish your pear and cardamom rum cocktail with a pear slice or a twist of lemon peel, and perhaps an extra pinch of pink peppercorn on top.
Notes
- Customize the Spices: Adjust the spice levels to your liking by adding more or less vanilla, cardamom, and pink peppercorn. Experiment until you find your perfect balance. Add pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced twist. Or add some fresh thyme leaves for an herbal note.
- Fresh Bartlett Pears: Use ripe, fresh Bartlett pears for the best flavor and texture. You want a pear that can muddle easily. Use a blender if your pear is not quite soft enough. You can also garnish with a pear slice for an extra touch of elegance.
- Cardamom Bitters: Cardamom bitters add a unique and aromatic flavor to the cocktail. If you don't have them, you can try regular cardamom, but bitters offer a more concentrated flavor.
- Rum: If you don't have dark rum, you can use light rum or spiced rum.
- Chill Your Glass: For the best experience, chill your glassware before serving. It keeps your cocktail refreshing from the first sip to the last.
- Enjoy Responsibly: Remember to enjoy your cocktails responsibly. Know your limits and don't drink and drive.