Pear Gin Fizz for Holiday Sipping

'Tis the season for sipping on fancy cocktails! This pear gin fizz one, with elderflower and rosemary, has a secret... it looks fancy, but this seasonal cocktail is actually incredibly easy to make. There are no crafty bartender skills required, and you won’t have to go on a chase for hard-to-source liqueurs. This cocktail makes holiday entertaining fun and low stress. We can all drink to that...

This gin fizz recipe starts with a homemade pear-rosemary purée, made with Harry & David’s famously juicy Royal Riviera Pears. The purée will be thick on its own, but it thins and smooths out beautifully once incorporated with the other ingredients in the drink. The result: a beverage with lots of lively, luscious pear flavor.

The pear-rosemary purée will keep for a couple days when stored properly in your refrigerator. Plus, you should have enough to easily craft a dozen cocktails. You can make it in advance, then just shake up individual drinks once your guests arrive. 

The elderflower liqueur adds some subtle floral notes to this gin fizz while adding a touch of sweetness. Depending on your taste buds, you can choose to use a club soda for a less sweet version. Or, for a sweeter one, use tonic water. Either way, this pear gin fizz cocktail will be one of your favorite holiday cocktails.