This cocktail captures the changing season with juicy pear, warming spices, and the deep, woodsy complexity of Into The Woods. It’s crisp enough for late summer, but hints at the richness of fall — perfect for sipping fireside or at a September dinner party.

Ingredients

–2 oz Fable Into The Woods
–1 oz Fresh pear juice (or muddled ripe pear, strained)
–0.5 oz Lemon juice
–0.5 oz Spiced honey syrup (recipe below)
–1 dash ground cinnamon or cardamom
–Splash of sparkling water or ginger ale
–Garnish: Pear slice, rosemary sprig, or star anise pod

To Make Spiced Honey Syrup

–1/4 cup honey
–1/4 cup hot water
–1 cinnamon stick + a few crushed cardamom pods (or a pinch of each ground)
—Combine honey and water, add spices, steep for 10 minutes, strain and chill.

Instructions

Combine pear juice, lemon juice, spiced honey syrup, and a dash of cinnamon in a shaker with ice.Shake gently to chill and blend. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice (or a coupe if you want it neat). Top with Fable Into The Woods and a splash of sparkling water or dry ginger ale. Garnish with a pear slice and optionally a sprig of rosemary or a star anise pod for a touch of aroma and visual drama.

Optional Boozy Add-On

Add 0.75 oz sherry or bourbon for a low-proof variation that deepens the flavor while keeping the seasonal spirit.