Easy Asian Pear Mojito Recipe
Asian Pear Mojito Recipe – made with crunchy Asian pears and honey simple syrup. A simple cocktail perfect to quench your thirst around the holidays. This is my homemade version and has nothing to do with P.F.Chang’s Asian Pear Mojito.
Hey guys! Happy Friday (the 13th)! It is time for another mojito recipe – Asian Pear Mojito. There is no need to tell you that mojitos are my favorite cocktails, you already know that!
I made the mojito with honey simple syrup this time. I think that the combination of honey and pears was just perfect in this drink.
Asian pears are also called apple pears, Japanese or nashi pears. I don’t see them in the stores very often, so when I saw them at Costco a couple of weeks back, I knew I had to get them.
Yeah, their shape is not like the shape of regular pears, they look more like apples. The skin is gritty and don’t have the typical pear flavor. They are ripe when they are firm. And they can be used in a drink like this asian pear mojito.
I like to have them on their own or use Asian pears in salads.
And because of my mojito obsession, I thought they will make a great cocktail. I left pieces of pear in the drinks, but you can juice the pear (puree and then squeeze through cheesecloth to extract the juice) if you are not a fan of pieces of fruit inside the glass.
I made this mojito for a ladies night with my friends. We used to do these nights at least once a month, but everyone (including me) has been so busy recently so it was 3 months since last time we did it.
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Asian Pear Mojito Recipe
Ingredients
For the honey simple syrup:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup hot water
For the mojito:
- 1/2 Asian pear — , peeled and chopped
- juice from 1 lime
- 10 mint leaves
- 1.5- 2 oz honey simple syrup
- 2 oz white rum
- ice
- soda water
- lime slices — , pear slices and mint leaves for garnishing
Instructions
For the honey simple syrup:
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Combine honey and water and whisk until honey is dissolved. Let it cool.
For the mojito:
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In a tall glass combine pear, lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves. Muddle until juice from the pear is released. Add rum and ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with with mint leaves, pear and lime slices/
Nutrition Information
Calories: 252, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 160mg, Carbohydrates: 32g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 425%, Vitamin C: 7%, Calcium: 24%, Iron: 0.5%
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I’ve never heard of asian pears before, but I love the sound of them! You are definitely the queen of mojitos, Mira! I’m loving this drink…so perfect for a Friday!
Mojito looks so refreshing, Mira. Beautiful recipe and beautiful photos. Pinned.
It’s only 3pm here, but that is totally cocktail time isn’t it? It is Friday after all! I lvoe how freshing this looks too.
Ooops. so many spelling mistakes in my last comment. Sorry 😉
I love Asian pears and mojitos so this cocktail is for me! Invite me to ladies’ night next time! 🙂
I saw the most massive Asian pears the other day. Now I’m regretting not grabbing a few. This mojito looks so refreshing. I know it’s delicious!
All your Mojito recipes are great.. really love all the photos
Mira, those photos are gorgeous! I can’t look beyond them!
I’ve never had this drink at PF Chang’s, but from the looks of it I would love it! The drink is gorgeous, and so are your photos, Mira! Hope you have a great weekend. 🙂
Love your mojito recipes! This one is amazing!