Spiced Pear Margaritas

These pear margaritas feature a spiced pear simple syrup made with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and ginger. Warm and cozy, this winter margarita recipe is perfect for cold weather tequila cravings!

Ingredients needed for this pear cocktail:

• tequila (blanco or reposado—though reposado adds a nice warm and depth of flavor).
• fresh lime juice
• ginger liqueur, such as Domain de Canton (you can also use orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier or triple sec)
• fresh pears, Bosc is best for this recipe
• honey
• fresh knob of ginger
• ground cinnamon
• freshly grated or ground nutmeg
• ground cloves

Spiced Honey Simple Syrup

These winter margaritas feature a warm honey simple syrup flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and ginger. It's no secret I love making simple syrup with honey or maple syrup.

Not only is it more natural, but it's more flavorful, too. A honey simple syrup is especially delicious in spiced cocktails, such as this margarita, where warmth and depth of flavor is top priority.

How to make this spiced honey simple syrup

1. Combine honey, water, half of a pear (sliced), and spices in a small saucepan.
2. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook 4 minutes.
3. Remove pan from heat and let steep for at least 15 minutes, though an hour is best.
4. Pass the simple syrup through a fine mesh strainer and discard solids (or reserve the poached pears for garnishing the cocktail, snacking on, or topping pancakes/waffles).
5. Store spiced honey simple syrup in a glass airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

How to make these winter margaritas

1. Make the simple syrup (see right above this) and allow it to cool (at least slightly, I'm impatient too).
2. Combine tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and ginger liqueur in a shaker filled with ice.
3. Secure lid and shake vigorously until chilled.
4. Strain cocktail into two rocks glasses filled with ice.
5. Garnish cocktails with a fresh pear slice (or garnish with reserved poached pear slices from the simple syrup).

Variations:

• Use pear juice or pear purée in the simple syrup instead of fresh pears.
• Swap lime juice for lemon juice for something a little brighter.
• Rim margarita glasses with a salted rim for a nod to the classic cocktail.

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