Every Wednesday I try to create a new cocktail. I call it #WhatchaMakinWednesday. Sometimes it’s recipe testing for a competition drink. Sometimes it’s for a new seasonal menu. Sometimes it’s just something that I’ve been wanting to try.
I will (almost) always share the Wednesday recipe. But, I’ll be honest, sometimes my ideas just plain don’t work. I will try to share the #fails but no promises. And other times I prefer to keep my recipes a bit of a secret. I am always open to feed back and ingredient/flavor ideas. Or names for my cocktails. I’m SOOOO bad at naming them!
This weeks WhatchaMakin concoction was inspired by a few things. First, the PERFECT little Pears that I saw at the Farmer’s Market. Second, the Brown Sugar Simple Syrup that I made earlier in the week that is so good I want to take a bath in it! Third, it’s almost Fall and I’m craving some of those flavors. Thus, this bourbon-based libation sprang forth from the first fallen leaves fully formed and ready to be consumed.
What do you think?
- 1.5 ounces Maker’s Mark
- 1.5 ounces Pear Juice
- 1 ounce No Sugar Added Cranberry Juice
- ¾ ounce Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
- ¼ ounce Lemon Juice
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds and either serve over ice or strain into a goblet/snifter and garnish with a slice of pear.
*Brown Sugar Simple Syrup Combine Equal Parts Dark Brown Sugar and Water over medium high heat. Stirring occasionally bring to a boil. Allow to cool and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.
P.S. What would you name it?