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HONEY VANILLA PEAR MARGARITAS

The perfect subtle twist on the classic margarita cocktail, and a delicious holiday treat to cap the night!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces gold tequila
  • 2 ounces pearnectar or juice
  • 1 ½ ounces GrandMarnier
  • 1 ounce honey vanilla syrup
  • ½ ounce freshlime juice
  • ½ ounce freshorange juice
  • sliced pears
  • crushed ice for serving
  • coarse sugar + cinnamon for the rim

HONEY VANILLA SYRUP

  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  • Place the sugar and cinnamon on a plate.
  • Rim a glass with a lime or orange wedge and dip in the cinnamon sugar to coat.
  • Fill the glass with crushed ice.
  • In a cocktail shaker with ice, add the tequila, Grand Marnier, pear nectar/juice, orange juice, lime juice, and syrup.
  • Shake for 30 seconds.
  • Pour mixture into the glass. Add a few sliced pears and stir. Drink up!

HOW TO MAKE VANILLA HONEY SYRUP

  • Heat the water and honey in a saucepan over medium heat while whisking.
  • Bring it to a simmer, then cook for 2 minutes and turn off the heat.
  • Stir in the vanilla bean paste and let the syrup come to room temperature.