Barsys
Pear & Orange Smash
About
The Pear & Orange Smash cocktail is fruit sharpened with intent.
Pear vodka brings soft orchard sweetness and subtle floral notes. It’s smooth and lightly ripe, never overpowering. Cointreau adds structured orange depth, delivering clean citrus oils and a touch of refined sweetness. On their own, pear and orange lean naturally sweet. That’s where the lemon steps in.
Fresh lemon juice tightens everything. It cuts through the fruit, adds clarity, and keeps the profile crisp rather than sugary. Served over crushed ice in a rocks glass, this cocktail feels immediate and refreshing. The crushed ice chills it quickly and slightly aerates the texture, giving the drink lift.
Pear & Orange Smash is bright, tart, and highly drinkable. It’s a refresher with backbone, built for warm evenings and easy second rounds.
Shaken or Stirred? Shaken. Shaking integrates the citrus and chills the drink cleanly before serving over crushed ice.
What You'll Need
For one Pear & Orange Smash Cocktail:
- 1.5 oz pear vodka
- 0.5 oz Cointreau
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- Crushed Ice
Glass: Rocks glass
Garnish: Lemon wedge
Pro Tip: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice to keep the drink sharp and vibrant. Bottled juice flattens the citrus profile.
How to Make It
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
- Add pear vodka, Cointreau, and lemon juice into a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until well-chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass packed with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Using Barsys Cocktail Maker?
Pear & Orange Smash is best prepared using the Barsys Coaster 2.0 Cocktail Maker, which ensures precise measurement while allowing proper shaking and crushed-ice service. With fruit-forward builds, exact ratios keep the sweetness balanced and structured.
For the full recipe, download the Barsys App.
Tasting Notes
The Barsys Edge
Crushed-ice cocktails depend on balance. Too much liqueur turns heavy, too little citrus dulls the edge. Barsys Coaster 2.0 cocktail maker ensures Pear & Orange Smash stays bright, clean, and consistently refreshing.
Sip Setting
Pear & Orange Smash shines outdoors. It’s casual, cooling, and built for relaxed afternoons that stretch into evening.
Garnish Game
A fresh lemon wedge reinforces the citrus backbone and lets the drinker adjust brightness as they sip.
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FAQs
What is the Pear & Orange Smash cocktail?
Pear & Orange Smash is a crushed-ice cocktail made with pear vodka, Cointreau, and fresh lemon juice.
Is this cocktail sweet?
It leans tart and citrus-forward with balanced fruit sweetness.
Can I use regular vodka?
Yes, but pear vodka defines the orchard character.
Can I serve it over cubed ice?
You can, though crushed ice gives it a lighter, more refreshing texture.
Can I batch this cocktail?
Yes. Shake before serving and pour over fresh crushed ice.