Pear Ginger Shooters

A zesty and refreshing juice shot combining the sweetness of pear with spicy ginger and citrus notes.

Preparation Time

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Total: 10 minutes
• Yield: 4-6 shooter servings

Ingredients

For Juice

• 1 large organic Bartlett pear
• 1 tbsp peeled fresh ginger
• 1 medium tangerine
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For Garnish

• 3 ginger chew candies, diced small
• 5-6 toothpicks
• Cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare garnish:

   • Slice ginger chews into pea-sized bits
   • Skewer onto toothpicks
   • Set aside

2. Prepare citrus:

   • Juice tangerine in manual citrus juicer
   • Juice lemon
   • Combine citrus juices and set aside

3. Prepare main juice:

   • Wash and slice pear (can include seeds)
   • Peel ginger
   • Process pear and ginger through electric juicer
   • Pour reserved citrus juice through juicer to blend flavors

4. Serve:

   • Pour into shooter glasses
   • Top each with ginger chew garnish
   • Add optional cayenne for extra spice

Notes

• Use organic pear if possible
• Peeling ginger prevents brownish color
• Can include or exclude pear seeds
• Prepare some shots without ginger for variety
• Best served immediately
• Can adjust ginger quantity to taste
• Garnish adds texture and extra ginger kick