French Pear Martini Recipe With Elderflower

Name: French Pear Martini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces elderflower liqueur (St. Germain); 1 1/2 ounce pear vodka; 1 ounce Champagne; Garnish: superfine sugar (for rim)

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 0 mins

Total: 5 mins

Serving: 1 serving

Yield: 1 cocktail

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The taste of a well-crafted pear martini is an experience to relish. This French pear martini takes that to a new level of sophistication by adding the sweet, floral taste of elderflower and a touch of sparkle.

The recipe combines two great spirits—pear vodka and St. Germain—and it puts them together in a beautiful way. Add to that a hint of sparkling wine and a delicate cocktail with a very spring-like feel is yours to enjoy and share. Best of all, it is very easy to make and it is perfect for a variety of affairs, from an elegant dinner party to a casual Sunday brunch.

“The French Pear Martini is a perfect cocktail for fall, although it would be delicious anytime of the year. The light, crisp, and slightly sweet combination of chilled pear vodka and elderflower liqueur are topped with a refreshing splash of champagne. A twist of lemon and a slice of ripe pear finish off this exquisite cocktail.” —Joan Velush

Superfine sugar, for rim, optional
Lemon wedge, for rim, optional
1 1/2 ounce pear vodka
1 1/2 ounces elderflower liqueur, such as St. Germain
1 ounce Champagne
Lemon twist, for garnish
Pear slice, for garnish, optional

Gather the ingredients.

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If you like, rim a cocktail glass with superfine sugar using the lemon wedge to wet the rim, then roll the edge in a small dish filled with the sugar.

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In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour the pear vodka and elderflower liqueur.

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Shake well.

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Strain into the prepared glass.

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Top with Champagne.

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Garnish with a lemon twist and/or pear slice. Serve and enjoy.

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Tips

Superfine sugar has a finer grain than standard white sugar, making a more delicate rim. There's no need to hunt it down at the grocery store. You can make superfine sugar from regular sugar with the help of a food processor (a blender will work, too).
There is a nice variety of pear-flavored vodkas available on the market today. Grey Goose La Poire is one of the best options and a top choice for this martini. You can also find the flavor from Absolut, Breckenridge Distillery, Burnett's, Skyy, Smirnoff, and Wild Roots.
It's also easy to make your own pear vodka. Choose your favorite vodka and cut up a couple of pears. Combine the two and allow it to infuse for 1 to 3 days until it reaches your ideal flavor.
If you prefer a DIY project, you can make your own elderflower cordial to use as a substitute for St. Germain.
You really cannot go wrong with your choice of Champagne—actually, any sparkling wine will make a great drink.
When reading wine labels, the most important thing to remember is the difference between brut and sec: Brut is dry and sec is sweet. Pouring one or the other will slightly change the tone of the martini.

How Strong Is the French Pear Martini?

The French pear martini recipe looks sweet and innocent, but all of the ingredients contain alcohol. Though mild, it may not be as weak a drink as you think, mixing up to around 21 percent ABV (42 proof). It is not out of line for fruity vodka martinis, though a few rounds will add up quickly.

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