When you need to cool off from the heat, this Frozen Pear Margarita cocktail will certainly do the job! It all starts with a classic frozen margarita recipe and gets even better from there. Pear nectar and pear liqueur are then added to bring the flavors to the next level. Your margarita has been upgraded.

I grew up eating pears all the time, and as I got older, it never changed. I truly enjoy the fresh, rich, and velvety taste you get when biting into one of these juicy delicacies.

Recently, in the home bar, I was experimenting with new cocktails and realized how awesome pear liqueur tastes. I wanted to create something that would carry the pear flavor while being refreshing at the same time. In comes the margarita.

This margarita is a spin on the classic, incorporating a combination of pear nectar juice, pear liqueur, Grand Marnier, key lime juice, simple syrup, and, of course, tequila. Tequila makes every cocktail taste better. 🙂

Pouring pear nectar in blender to make pear margarita

What flavor does “pear” bring to a margarita?

Pears can range in sweetness, from very mild to very sweet. For example, the most widely found in the U.S. is the Green Anjou. On a scale of one to ten, this pear variety is probably a six in terms of sweetness. It has a subtle sweetness followed by a refreshing lemon-lime flavor. With that said, it will take a bit to ensure the pear flavor is present in this margarita, which is why I use both pear nectar and pear liqueur for this recipe.

What type of tequila should I use?

There are five types of tequila: Blanco (Silver/White), Joven (Gold), Reposado (Aged), Añejo (Extra-aged), and Extra Añejo (Ultra-aged). For margaritas, I recommend going with a blanco or Reposado Tequila. Since Joven is very rare, and Añejo and Extra Añejo are best enjoyed as-is (sipping tequilas), these two types are your best route.

Pouring tequila in blender to make pear margarita

Choosing your tequila is largely a matter of personal preference, but I can honestly say that selecting a high-quality tequila can significantly enhance your margarita experience. Quality is not equivalent to price. Several great tequilas on the market won’t break the bank.

What you’ll need to make this margarita:

Tequila, tequila, tequila! A margarita is not a margarita with tequila. Blanco is tequila in its purest form and has not been aged. It’s basically the flavor of agave, freshly distilled. This is what I used for this recipe.
If this recipe had a special ingredient, it would definitely be the Grand Marnier. Unlike other triple secs/orange liqueurs, Grand Marnier also brings a hint of Cognac to the table. A frozen margarita with Grand Marnier is where it’s at!
Simple syrup is created by a simple process of blending a one-to-one ratio of sugar and water.
The two most important ingredients are the pear nectar and pear liqueur. The pear nectar brings the fresh taste of pear, and the pear liqueur fills in the gap to deliver on that bright and ever-present pear flavor.
Instead of the traditional lime juice, I went with key lime juice. Key lime juice is more aromatic and tart than a regular (Persian) lime. However, this is interchangeable and both work well.
And of course, you’ll need ice! Like your margarita is slushy? Go with less ice. If you prefer your margaritas with a more icy texture, then more ice will work.

How to make your margarita:

Make your simple syrup. Add one cup of water to one cup of sugar. Once you give the simple syrup a few swirls, allow the sugar to dissolve, and you can begin your margarita experience.

Blend all ingredients. Add all ingredients into the blender (paid link), then top off with ice. I find it more effective to pulse the blender (paid link) as this seems to blend the ice better, giving your cocktail a smooth consistency.

Blending all ingredients together for pear margarita

Rim your glass. Pour your salt or sugar into a margarita salt box. Wet the rim of your glass and roll the edges in the salt or sugar.

Serve. Pour contents into your margarita glass and top with an extra shot of pear liqueur. The more the merrier, right?

When you want to experience a great margarita with a twist, give this Frozen Pear Margarita a shot. I think if you are a pear lover and a lover of margaritas, you will love this cocktail. Cheers!

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