Method:
Prep Your Pear: Start by peeling, coring, and chopping your ripe pear. The riper the pear, the sweeter the flavor.
Blend the Base Ingredients: In a blender, combine the diced pear, rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice cubes. Blend on high speed until smooth and slushy.
Taste and Adjust: Give it a taste! If you like it sweeter, add a bit more simple syrup. If it’s too sweet, squeeze in some extra lime juice to balance things out.
Serve: Pour into a chilled cocktail glass or a fancy coupe glass if you want to go the extra mile! Garnish with a pear slice on the rim.
Optional Spices: For an extra layer of flavor, sprinkle a touch of cinnamon or nutmeg on top.
Variations:
Non-Alcoholic Option: Simply omit the rum and replace it with pear juice or coconut water. You’ll get a light, refreshing mocktail with the same pear flavor.
For a Sweeter Drink: Swap the simple syrup for honey or agave syrup for a more natural sweetener.
Frozen Pear Margarita: Switch out the rum for tequila, and you’ve got a pear-infused margarita. Just add a little bit of orange liqueur like Cointreau for a citrusy kick.