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By Kaleigh McMordie - October 19, 2018, Updated January 18, 2022

Pear Collins Cocktail

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Toast fall with a seasonal pear collins cocktail! Made with simple ingredients like pear puree and fresh thyme, this pretty gin cocktail is elegant and delicious.

two pear collins cocktails in highball glasses garnished with pear slices and thyme.

When it comes to cocktails, I'm all about refreshing and floral cocktails over sugary drinks made with too-sweet juices and syrups. That's why I tend to lean toward real fruit to sweeten drinks and love an earthy note or two. If you prefer a fresh take on cocktails, keep reading - this pear collins is for you!

Why You'll Love This Cocktail

This pear collins is my fall twist on the traditional Tom Collins cocktail, which typically consists of lemon juice, gin, and sugar syrup and club soda. Instead of lemon juice and sugar syrup, I sweeten things up with homemade pear puree made with just a touch of honey and lemon juice. To play into the botanical notes of gin even more, I garnish it with a fresh thyme sprig. Though simple to make, it's anything but basic!

The Ingredients

overhead view of gin, a pear, pear puree, thyme sprigs, and a bottle of mineral water on a white background.
  • Pear puree - Made with just pears, honey and lemon juice. You can also sub in pear butter in a pinch. I've even used my vanilla bean pear butter and though unexpected, it was delicious!
  • Gin
  • Club soda - You can also use seltzer water or sparkling water, such as Topo Chico.
  • Fresh thyme - optional, but pretty and delicious as a garnish!

How To Make It

Four image collage showing steps to make pear pure.

Make the Pear Puree

  1. Heat the diced pear, lemon juice, honey and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Gently simmer until the pears are soft, about 10 minutes, adding more water if needed to prevent sticking.
  2. Carefully add the pears and liquid to a food processor or blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth.
  3. Let the puree cool completely before using it, or store in the refrigerator until you're ready.
three image collage showing steps for making a pear collins cocktail.

Make the Cocktail

  1. Add gin and pear puree to a shaker with ice. Shake well to combine.
  2. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
  3. Top with club soda or sparkling water, and garnish with thyme.
pear collins cocktail in a highball glass with pear slices and fresh thyme with another cocktail in the foreground.

Can It Be Made Ahead?

Yes, I recommend making the pear puree ahead! You can store it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in a jar or other sealed container. That way, it's super easy to whip up a pear collins on a whim.

More Gin Cocktails You'll Love

  • Spiced Grapefruit Gin and Tonic
  • Blackberry Gin and Jam Cocktail
  • Lavender French 75
  • White Linen Cocktail

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Pear Collins Cocktail

two pear collins cocktails in highball glasses garnished with pear slices and thyme.
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Toast fall with a seasonal pear collins cocktail! Made with simple ingredients like pear puree and fresh thyme, this pretty gin cocktail is elegant and delicious.

  • Author: Kaleigh
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 drink 1x
  • Category: cocktail
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 oz gin
  • 2 oz pear puree (recipe below)
  • Club soda or sparkling water
  • Fresh thyme, for garnish

For Pear Puree:

  • 1 medium pear, peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

To make pear puree:

  1. Heat all ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer until pears are softened, about 10 minutes. Add more water if needed to prevent the pears from sticking.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool. Blend in a blender or food processor. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  3. This recipe makes enough for 2-3 cocktails, so feel free to double the recipe if needed.

To make a cocktail:

  1. Place gin and pear puree in a shaker with ice cubes and shake to combine.
  2. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
  3. Top with soda or sparkling water and garnish with 1-2 fresh thyme sprigs.

Notes

  • Pear puree can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • In a pinch, you can use pear butter for the pear puree.

Keywords: pear collins cocktail, pear tom collins, pear gin cocktail

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About Kaleigh McMordie

Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

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