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Irish pear cider freshly served
Refreshing Irish pear cider for summer evenings

Irish pear cider

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Drinks
Irish cider culture looks back on centuries of tradition, where refreshing drinks are made from apples and pears ripening slowly in the cool climate. This cocktail combines the light sweetness of 'perry' (pear wine) with the acidity of citrus. The secret lies in layering the flavours: the deep sweetness of honey, the sharp acidity of lemon, and the cooling essential oils of mint highlight the pear's natural aroma, creating a perfect summer evening refresher.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 210 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Irish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife (for thin slicing)
  • Large mixing glass or jug
  • Bar spoon or long-handled spoon
  • Citrus squeezer

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sulphur dioxide (may be in cider)

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash the pear thoroughly, cut in half and remove the core. Slice the fruit paper-thin.

Tip: Thin slices have a larger surface area in contact with the drink, transferring flavour faster (diffusion).
2 ✓

Immediately drizzle the pear slices with half the lemon juice in a small bowl to retain their creamy colour.

Tip: Vitamin C in lemon juice acts as an antioxidant, inhibiting the enzyme action that causes browning.
3 ✓

Drizzle honey into the bottom of two large glasses and add the remaining lemon juice. Stir until the honey dissolves.

Tip: Honey dissolves poorly in cold liquid (crystallisation); the acidity of the lemon juice helps loosen its structure.
4 ✓

Place the mint leaves in your palm and clap them together firmly once, then drop into the glasses.

Tip: Clapping opens the leaf pores without crushing them, releasing essential oils while keeping bitter compounds inside.
5 ✓

Fill the glasses with ice cubes, then arrange the pear slices nicely amongst the ice.

Tip: Lots of ice melts slower, keeping the drink cold longer without diluting it.
6 ✓

Top up the glasses with cold cider. Stir gently with a long spoon to mix the honey base with the cider.

Tip: Stir with slow, lifting motions to retain carbonation.

Recipe FAQ

Which pear should I choose?
Williams or Bosc pears are the best choice because they are fragrant and firm enough for slicing, yet juicy.
What if the pear goes brown?
Toss it in lemon juice immediately after cutting. The acid prevents oxidation (browning).
Can I make it alcohol-free?
Yes, use non-alcoholic cider or sparkling pear juice as a base.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Pear cider (or quality apple cider)
  • 1 pc Ripe but firm pear
  • 20 ml Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 10 g Flower honey
  • 6 leaves Fresh mint
  • 10 pcs Ice cubes