1. Brûléed Pear Cocktail

Quite possibly the best thing about this tasty cocktail is the fact that it’s served with a BURNT SUGAR pear slice in it. If that doesn’t scream holiday season I don’t know what does.

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2. French Pear Martini

Oh la la, these sugar rimmed, French pear martinis would make the perfect addition to your next upscale or special gathering. That sparkly sugar crusted rim seems like it was made just for occasions like Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

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3. Sparkling Bourbon Pear Cocktail

This casual sipper may look simple but mark my words; there’s a depth of flavor hiding in that little ice filled glass. This cocktail consists of roasted pear puree, bourbon, maple syrup and chilled sparkling wine, all making for one fizzy and flavorful beverage!

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/11/sparkling-bourbon-pear-cocktail-easy-big-batch-drink-recipe-for-a-party.html Photo by: Serious Eats

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4. Fizzy Pear and Elderflower Martini

while many pear cocktails tend to go for bold spicy flavors, this fizzy pear and elderflower martini opts to take a lighter approach. Pear vodka, elderflower liquor and sparkling wine form the base of this punchy martini, and a green sugar rim rounds out the presentation perfectly.

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5. Spiced Pear Cocktail With Rosemary

Who knew that herbs work so well with pears? This cocktail features a few spicy flavors as well as fresh rosemary, which takes the sweet Autumn flavors of pear to the next level.

http://nerdswithknives.com/spiced-pear-cocktail-rosemary/ Photo by: Nerds With Knives

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6. Vodka Pear Lavender Lemonade

Lavender has been making a strong case for itself in the culinary world recently, appearing in all manner of things from shortbread to ice cream, but it finds a perfect balance of fruit and floral in this vodka pear and lavender lemonade.

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7. Pom Pear Sparkler

This cocktail packs a one-two-punch of Fall fruit flavors. Juicy pear and vibrant pomegranate are combined with club soda to make a sparkling cocktail that looks as good as it tastes!

http://heritagedistilling.com/hdc-flavored-vodka-easter-cocktails-heritage-style/ Photo by: Heritage Distilling

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8. Juicy Vanilla Pear Margarita

Pear and vanilla are a natural flavor pairing, and in this cocktail they join forces along with tequila, lemon juice and honey to make a margarita that’s anything but ordinary.

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9. Ginger Pear Bourbon Cocktail

Pears have a lot of flavor friends, and ginger is definitely one of them. This bourbon-based cocktail uses this zingy spice in two different forms; ginger ale, and a ginger honey simple syrup. Garnish with crystallized ginger for the ultimate trifecta.

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10. Pear Vanilla Sour

Classic cocktails like the whiskey sour have really made a comeback in recent years, but they can always be taken to new heights like this one that adds the warm Fall flavors of pear and vanilla.

http://goop.com/recipes/pear-and-vanilla-sour/ Photo by: Goop

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11. Citrus Pear White Wine Sangria

Sangria is usually a favorite summertime sipper, but add flavors like citrus and pear and there’s no wrong time to enjoy this classic wine cocktail!

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12. Ginger Pear Bellini

Peaches get all the fun don’t they? Well not this time… this creative and unusual bellini recipe swaps the peach puree for a more seasonal pear puree and adds ginger for a little extra zing.

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13. Fresh Pear Cocktail

Citrus vodka, hard apple cider, pomegranate juice and shredded fresh pear. You’ll be hard-pressed to come up with a more seasonal pear cocktail than this one.

http://sweetlifebake.com/2014/11/11/fresh-pear-cocktail/#axzz3K1SxRJyv Photo by: Sweet Life

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14. Vanilla Pear Rum Cocktail

Sometimes rum gets the shaft in the cocktail world, often overlooked for more neutral spirits like vodka. In this cocktail however, it’s the star of the show! Along with the flavors of pear and vanilla of course.

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15. Spiced Pear Moscow Mule

The traditional Moscow mule uses vodka, ginger beer and fresh lime juice, but this creative take on the classic cocktail shakes things up using a spiced pear simple syrup with cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg.