Lavender Pear Cider Cocktail

This Lavender Pear Cider Cocktail blends succulent pears, fragrant lavender, and crisp apple cider—a refreshing way to bid farewell to summer and greet the fall!

Hey, folks! Hope you’re enjoying autumn! Let’s celebrate the season with a new cocktail recipe.

I’m excited to share a spontaneous new recipe inspired by seasonal flavours. Here are two quick, fun facts about its creation.

First, I normally post recipes that I developed and photographed a while ago, such as a year or even two years ago. I made this cocktail this weekend, and I couldn’t wait to share it with you.

Second, I did not plan this recipe at all. In fact, I’ve been all about ingredients that signal the transition between late summer and early fall—apples, pears, rosehips, and figs—over the last few weeks. However, our garden lavender unexpectedly started to bloom again in mid-September. So, I couldn’t miss this opportunity and decided to come up with something that captures both seasons.

So, let’s dive into this Apple Cider Cocktail with Lavender and Pears!

Do Pears and Lavender Go Together?

Yes, they pair well. The floral, subtly sweet lavender complements the pear’s fruitiness and tartness. In fact, lavender pairs well with many fruits, including:

• Apples:
  • Lavender Maple Sautéed Apples (15-Minute Skillet Recipe)
• Lemons:
  • Lavender Lemon Curd
• Apricots:
  • https://www.havocinthekitchen.com/apricot-lavender-cocktail/Couscous Salad with Apricots and Lavender
• Peaches:
  • Lavender Peach Raspberry Sangria
• Raspberries:
  • Lavender Raspberry Mojito
• Figs:
  • Fig Lavender Goat Cheese Spread
• Lychees:
  • Lavender Lychee Cocktail

Why You’ll Love This Lavender Pear Cider Cocktail

• This recipe is a perfect bridge between summer’s close and autumn’s arrival, featuring flavors that celebrate both seasons—lavender pairs with pears and honey beautifully.
• The honey-sautéed pears with a hint of lavender will elevate any apple cider to a level of elegance and sophistication.
• The caramelized pears are delicious on their own. If you have any leftovers, you can serve them over your yogurt, ice cream, or oatmeal.
• You will need only a few ingredients, most of which you probably already have.

Ingredients You’ll Need for Lavender Pear Cider Cocktail

This Lavender Pear Cider Cocktail requires only several ingredients:

• Apple Cider – Choose the tart, crisp variety that is not overly sweet.
• Pears – Choose the sweet and juicy variety, such as Bartlett.
• Honey – Adds sweetness and flavour, while also helping to create a caramel-like sauce.
• Dried lavender buds – Adds a pleasant floral hint. Use lavender sparingly. Adding too much can give a perfumy, soapy aroma. And remember, always use culinary-grade lavender for the best results.
• Lemon Juice – Adds freshness and balances out the sweetness.
• Cinnamon and Cardamom – Adds more warm, fall flavour.

How to Make This Lavender Pear Cider Cocktail?

Combine honey, spices, and lavender in a pan; simmer to thicken. Add pears and lemon juice, sauté until pears are soft and the sauce forms. Let cool, then mix with cider and enjoy.

More Fun Cocktails for Fall

And be sure to check more fun autumn cocktails:

• Orange Rosehip Rum Cocktail | Havoc In The Kitchen
• Orange Sea Buckthorn Cocktail
• Apple Cider Rum Cocktail (With Maple Syrup)
• Rowan Berry Cocktail (Halloween Cocktail Recipe)
• Maple Rum Cocktail

Enjoy the Lavender Pear Cider Cocktail—give it a try! If you make it, let me know in the comments, send an Instagram message, or tag your photos #havocinthekitchen.

Cheers!

Lavender Pear Cider Cocktail

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

Lavender Pear Cider Cocktail blends succulent pears, fragrant lavender, and crisp apple cider—a refreshing way to bid farewell to summer and greet the fall!

Course: Drinks, Fall Cocktails, Cocktails, Lavender-flavouredCuisine: Author’s RecipesDifficulty: Easy

5.0 from 5 votes

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Servings

4

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Prep time

30

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Cooking time

40

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Ingredients

• 1 medium juicy pear (about 150-170 g), finely cubed
  I used Bartlett

• 1 1/2 tbsp. (30 g) honey

• 1/4 tsp. dried lavender buds, finely minced

• a squeeze of lemon

• a pinch of cinnamon (optional)

• a pinch of cardamom

• Apple cider – Use crisp, tart

• ice cubes, optional

Directions

• Add the honey, lavender, cinnamon and cardamom (if using) to a small skillet over high medium heat. Simmer for a minute or so to thicken slightly.
• Add the pear, drizzle with the lemon, and cook for about 5 minutes, until soft and a caramel-like sauce forms. Turn the heat off and let the sauce cool completely.
• To make the Lavender Pear Cider Cocktail, place 1 to 2 tbsp. of the sautéed pears and some sauce into a glass. Pour the cider over the pears, add ice if desired, and serve with a spoon to enjoy the fruit at the bottom.

Ben | Havocinthekitchen

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