Pear Vodka and Elderflower Spritz : A Simple Vodka Soda with a Twist
by Alina Orozco
A fun variation on a simple vodka soda, this pear vodka and elderflower spritz is the best three ingredient pear vodka pairing to welcome spring or the weekend.
Why You’ll Love this Vodka Soda Cocktail
The pear vodka and elderflower spritz is made out of only three ingredients. This cocktail is light, refreshing and perfect as an aperitif or just happy hour.
Ingredients You Need for this Drink
- Pear Vodka ( I like Grey Goose La Poire)
- St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- Club Soda or Sparkling Water
- Lemon (for the twist)
How to Make a Spritz Cocktail with Elderflower
To make this vodka drink, start with a rocks glass and ice. I love using an ice mold for this cocktail as it helps keep the drink cold without diluting it. My favorite are these silicone cube molds.
Add your favorite vodka to the rocks glass over ice. Grey Goose La Poire is one of my favorite pear vodkas on the market. But you can use any pear vodka you like for this drink.
Then add the St. Germain or any elderflower liqueur that is floral and sweet.
Top this cocktail with a lemon flavored club soda, like Spindrift or any sparkling water you have on hand. Non-flavor would be perfectly fine for this spritz.
Pear Vodka and Elderflower Spritz
Ingredients
- 2 oz Pear Vodka like Grey Goose La Poire
- 2 oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- 1 oz Club Soda
- lemon (optional for the twist)
Instructions
- Fill a tumbler glass with ice and pour pear vodka and elderflower liqueur.
- Top with club soda and lemon twist. Enjoy
Additional Notes & Questions About this Cocktail
What pairs well with Pear Vodka?
Pear vodka mixes well with almost anything.
You could even make a pear vodka and coke, or pear vodka and club soda for a less sweeter version of this pear vodka and elderflower spritz.
Why did I name this cocktail a spritz?
- A spritz is an Italian aperitif drink, spritz is a wine based cocktail served with Prosecco and a bitter liqueur like Campari and sparkling soda.
- The refreshing flavors of this pear vodka and elderflower drink remind me of the Italian aperitif, with elderflower liqueur balancing the pear flavor and the bubbly addition of club soda.
- Though if you wanted to you could substitute Prosecco for club soda for a more traditional spritz.
What is St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur made of?
- St. Germain elderflower liqueur is made out of elderflower.
- It’s a small white starry flower which blooms through spring and summer.
- The flavor of St. Germain is floral of course and absolutely delicious. This cordial pairs perfectly with champagne cocktails and pear vodka.
Other Pear Vodka Recipes To Try
- Pear Vodka Cosmopolitan
- A Spicy Pear Martini
- Pear & Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail
- French 75 Champagne Cocktail with Elderflower Liqueur
- Grapefruit Moscow Mule Recipe