A Distillery Original
The Teardrop is one of our signature cocktails at Smoky Valley Distillery — created to showcase the fruity, tangy character of our Wild Plum Vodka. The combination of plum, spiced pear, and ginger creates a layered cocktail that's sweet, spicy, and refreshing all at once.
Named for the teardrop shape of the wild plums that grow throughout the Smoky Hills, this cocktail captures the essence of our valley in every sip.
What's a Shrub?
A shrub is a drinking vinegar — fruit preserved in vinegar and sugar. Spiced pear shrub adds a sweet-tart complexity that you can't get from juice alone. Look for it at specialty grocery stores, or make your own by simmering pears with sugar, apple cider vinegar, and warm spices like cinnamon and clove.
Variations
- Sparkling Teardrop: Replace the ginger beer with prosecco for a lighter, more elegant version
- Spicy Teardrop: Add a splash of our Smoked Jalapeno Vodka for heat
- Non-alcoholic: Skip the vodka and combine pear shrub with ginger beer for a refreshing mocktail