I have an amazing cocktail that I have now made 4-5 times this fall, and every time it has been given rave reviews. I first got the inspiration for this Spiced Pear Apple Cocktail from Carrie at Frugal Foodie Mama with her Spiced Pear Planter’s Punch on Real Housemoms.
I had different ingredients on hand than Carrie had but the heart of the cocktail is the same. I didn’t have a spiced rum but a Cuban or a gold rum so I spiced the simple syrup instead. I used an organic apple juice that is sold in jugs at our local gourmet store that is fabulous. The cocktail is divine for fall and will be a huge hit for your Thanksgiving celebrations too.
I loved the pairing of the organic apple juice with the sweet pears. The added cinnamon stick makes a great utensil to get the delicious pears from the bottom of the glass. I made this cocktail in a pitcher and then later I doubled the recipe and served it in a large jug. It is a great make ahead cocktail that is easy to assemble over ice with a spoonful of the pears and a cinnamon stick.
Cool and crisp, sweet and refreshing, your company will be asking you to make more, mine did!

Spiced Pear Apple Cocktail
Rum, cinnamon, pears and apple combine to be a perfect fall libaiton with this Spiced Pear Apple Cocktail.
Ingredients
Infused Simple Syrup
- 1/2 fresh pear, chopped
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Cocktail
- 6 oz. good quality Cuban rum or gold rum
- 4 oz. infused simple syrup
- 2-4 cups organic apple juice
- Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- To make the simple syrup, mix the water and sugar together in a small pot and let come to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. When the syrup is clear add the pears, cinnamon and nutmeg and let boil for 1 min. Remove from heat and let steep until cool. Strain the simple syrup through a wire mesh sieve. Reserve the pears and discard the cinnamon and nutmeg. Refrigerate both the simple syrup and the pears until cold.
- For the cocktails, to a pitcher add the rum, simple syrup, and apple juice, using how much to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use. For each cocktail serve over ice and garnish with a teaspoon of the pears and a cinnamon stick.

Comments & Reviews
Happy Valley Chow says
This sure sounds like a tasty drink, perfect for fall. Great recipe, pinned! 🙂
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much!
Kim | a little lunch says
Tara, I’m glad Maureen (Orgasmic Chef) brought this cocktail to my attention on FB. All of the flavors scream AUTUMN and the best of the season. WONDERFUL recipe!
Kim | a little lunch says
Oh yikes… on G+! (I don’t care how I came across your recipe — I just want to make it and enjoy it!) Thanks again. 🙂
Tara Noland says
We really loved this recipe, I hope you do too!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
Rum and pear sounds like a delicious combo. Plus, as it has fruit in it, it is practically healthy 😉
Tara Noland says
LOL, sure I will go with that Dannii!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
I’m obsessed with pears at the moment. That peary syrup sounds absolutely divine!
Tara Noland says
I am always obsessed with pears, love them, thanks Becca!
Debra @ Bowl Me Over says
Oooh! What a yummy cocktail. Cheers!
Tara Noland says
Thank you Debra!
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
You always make the best cocktails. You also do a great job of photographing them because drinks are hard to do.
Tara Noland says
Thanks so much Peter!
Manila Spoon says
I love the spices you used here! Looks like a delicious and refreshing fall drink that’s party-perfect!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
I’m not waiting for Thanksgiving for that cocktail Tara!
Janette@culinaryginger says
The cocktail is calling my name. I love using pears in drinks.
Heidy L McCallum says
Bloggers are awesome, they inspire our own wonderful remakes, I would love to try both versions, I bet they are fantastic! Thanks for sharing a lovely fall adult beverage Tara!
Debi @ Life Currents says
I’d love to cheers with you in person with this lovely drink! I love all the flavors here. Thanks for the recipe! Yum!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
What a lovely fall drink Tara! So festive and warming!
Elizabeth says
This sounds absolutely amazing! This would be one of those drinks you would drink slowly and enjoy rather than gulp down, I think. Beautiful flavours!
Katerina says
What a great way to celebrate fall and all the festivities that come with it!
Ashley (QLCC) says
This looks like the perfect fall cocktail! I love pears but feel they get overshadowed by apples this time of year.
justine @ Full Belly SIsters says
I think pears are criminally underrated! Love how you celebrate their flavor here 🙂
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
This is so pretty … it’s refreshing just LOOKING at it! And I love the combination of two quintessential fall flavors here, with both the pear and the apple juice! Lovely!
Del's cooking twist says
Lovelt fruity idea!