Warm Grilled Pear Bourbon Cider: A Winter Warmer

As the crisp winter air settles in, there’s nothing quite like a warm, comforting cocktail to chase away the chill. Our Warm Grilled Pear Bourbon Cider is the perfect blend of sweet and smoky, delivering a cozy and indulgent drinking experience. Inspired by the flavors of summer grilling, this cocktail brings the warmth of the season indoors.

The Inspiration

During the summer months, we love firing up the Weber Performer Deluxe kettle grill and experimenting with various flavors. Grilled pears are a personal favorite, their natural sweetness caramelizing on the grill and infusing with the smoky aroma of the charcoal. The combination of cinnamon and lemon juice elevates this simple dessert to a whole new level.

As the weather cools down, we find ourselves longing for those warm, comforting flavors. To satisfy our cravings, we’ve transformed the grilled pear into a delightful cocktail. The smoky essence of the grill is captured in liquid smoke, while the sweetness of the pear nectar and the warmth of the bourbon create a truly indulgent drink.

Warm Grilled Pear Bourbon Cider

Difficulty: 3

Servings

4

servings

Total time

15

minutes

As the crisp winter air settles in, there’s nothing quite like a warm, comforting cocktail to chase away the chill. Our Warm Grilled Pear Bourbon Cocktail is the perfect blend of sweet and smoky, delivering a cozy and indulgent drinking experience. Inspired by the flavors of summer grilling, this cocktail brings the warmth of the season indoors.

Ingredients

• Cocktail

• 8 oz. warm pear cider (recipe below)

• 1.5 oz bourbon

• 0.5 oz. lemon juice

• Liquid smoke (hickory)

• Dried pear slice

• Cinnamon stick

• Pear Cider

• 32 oz RW Knudsen Family Organic Pear Juice

• 2 tbsp honey

• 2.5 tbsp brown sugar

• 0.5 tsp cinnamon

• 2 tbsp butter

Directions

• Make the Pear Cider:
• Melt butter in a saucepan until slightly browned.
• Add pear juice, honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon to the saucepan.
• Stir until well combined and bring to a simmer.
• Remove from heat and cool slightly.
• Assemble the Cocktail:
• Combine warm pear cider, bourbon and lemon juice into a heat-resistant glass.
• Add 3 dashes of liquid smoke.
• Garnish with a dried pear slice and a cinnamon stick.

Serving Suggestions

• Warm: Serve the cocktail hot for a cozy winter drink.
  Cold: Serve the cocktail over ice for a refreshing summer twist.

This Warm Grilled Pear Bourbon Cider is a versatile drink that can be enjoyed year-round. Whether you’re sipping it by the fireplace on a cold night or by the grill on a warm summer evening, it’s sure to delight your taste buds.