Fresh Pears Give the Pearplane Martini a Lift
This crisp pear-flavored martini is one of the most popular drinks at the aviation-themed PS Air Bar in Palm Springs, California. [...] Read More... The post Fresh Pears Give the Pearplane Martini a Lift appeared first on Wine Enthusiast.
Adapted from PS Air Bar, Palm Springs California @psairbar
This crisp pear-flavored martini is one of the most popular drinks at the aviation-themed PS Air Bar in Palm Springs, California. To customize it, try swapping out the simple syrup for an equal amount of elderflower liqueur or ginger syrup.
Ingredients
- 1/2 fresh ripe pear, diced
- 2 ounces Absolut Pears pear-flavored vodka
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup (or 1 ounce, if a sweeter drink is preferred)
- 3 thin pear slices, for garnish
How to Make a Pearplane
Step 1
Muddle pear chunks in the bottom of a cocktail shaker, until the fruit is mashed and releases pear juice. Add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake and double-strain into a chilled martini glass.
Step 2
Spear pear slices on a toothpick or cocktail pick, and fan them out. Balance on rim of glass to garnish.
This recipe originally appeared in our spotlight on aviation-themed bars in the April 2025 Travel issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine.
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