Pear Smash – A Quiet Afternoon Remembered

The Pear Smash is soft-spoken but memorable — the kind of drink that carries a sense of place with it. It’s built on The Orchard, our gin inspired by the trees behind our home.

Pear syrup brings a round, mellow sweetness. Soda water lifts it into something light and sparkling. And the rosemary sprig? That’s the memory that lingers — a herbal twist that turns a simple sip into a small story.

This is a cocktail that feels like a moment to yourself — even when you’re surrounded by good company.

Ingredients

• 30ml Papaiti Orchard Gin

• 15ml Pear syrup

• Soda water to top

• Ice cubes

• Garnish: fresh rosemary sprig
  
  

How to Make It

1. Fill a stemless wine glass with ice.

2. Add Orchard gin and pear syrup.

3. Stir gently to combine.

4. Top with soda water.

5. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.

6. Take a sip, then another. Say less.

Serve When

You’re unwinding in the late afternoon light.
You want something simple and still a little special.
You’re telling a story that doesn’t need to be rushed.