Let’s enjoy a serving of fruit today.
In the best possible way.
Just look at that frosted glass and cinnamon-sugar rim — cozy and festive. Why is this the best season ever?
I’ve been hit with all the holiday feels earlier than usual this year — the magic of the season has arrived and I’m loving it. With Thanksgiving coming up and the house still leaning toward harvest decor rather than full-on holiday lights, I wanted to squeeze in one more fall cocktail. My pear obsession continues…
I wanted something with warmth and spice while keeping the classic margarita profile. A splash of lime, a touch of orange, gold tequila, and my go-to liqueur, Grand Marnier, kept this familiar. The honey-vanilla syrup brings gentle sweetness and aroma. I used pear nectar here, but pear cider or blended ripe pear would work beautifully. The coarse raw sugar rim with cinnamon adds a satisfying crunch and extra fall flair.
Thinking about Thanksgiving drinks — what will you make? I’m tempted to keep it simple and go with an old favorite like apple cider sangria. Apple cider margaritas are tempting too, and we recently shot a video for a cranberry chai sangria that’s fantastic, as well as a pomegranate-orange punch and a cider-beer sangria. Honestly, choosing is the hard part.
Maybe the solution is to gather friends here and make several pitchers — sangria, margaritas, and punch — and enjoy them all.
Honey Vanilla Pear Margaritas
Pin Recipe
Leave a Review »
Ingredients
- coarse sugar and cinnamon for the rim
- crushed ice for serving
- 2 ounces gold tequila
- 2 ounces pear nectar or juice
- 1 1/2 ounces Grand Marnier
- 1 ounce honey vanilla syrup
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce fresh orange juice
- sliced pears for garnish
honey vanilla syrup
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
-
Mix coarse sugar and cinnamon on a plate. Rub a lime or orange wedge around the rim of a glass, then dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar to coat. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
-
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the tequila, Grand Marnier, pear nectar or juice, orange juice, lime juice, and honey vanilla syrup. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. Strain or pour the mixture into the prepared glass, add a few sliced pears, stir gently, and enjoy.
honey vanilla syrup
-
Combine water and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking until blended. Bring to a gentle simmer, cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla bean paste and let the syrup cool to room temperature before using.
Did you make this recipe?
Be sure to follow @howsweeteats on Instagram and tag #howsweeteats. You can also share a photo of your creation on the Facebook page.
I appreciate you so much!
If a margarita could look cozy, this one definitely does.