Lubelska Pear Vodka Liqueur (Gruszkówka) 50cl / 30%
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Lubelska Pear is a Polish pear vodka liqueur in the Lubelska range, combining vodka with ripe pear flavour and bottled at 30% ABV in a 50cl bottle. In Poland it is called Lubelska Gruszkówka, from gruszka, the Polish word for pear. The sweetness is measured rather than heavy, so the fruit comes across as soft, juicy and almost wine-like. It is a gentle pear liqueur for people who find many fruit liqueurs too sharp or too sugary, and it fits calm autumn evenings well.
Lubelska Pear tasting notes
- Nose: Ripe pear, pear drops and a hint of honey.
- Palate: Gentle and mellow, with juicy pear flesh and a rounded, wine-like texture.
- Finish: Light and soft, leaving a delicate pear-skin note.
How to serve Lubelska Pear
Pour it chilled into a small glass, or serve it over ice with a thin slice of fresh pear. Pears and blue cheese are a classic match, so try it with Stilton and walnuts, and it also works with apple cake (szarlotka), roast pork and a simple plate of oat biscuits. A small glass after Sunday lunch is an easy way to enjoy it.
Mixed drinks with Lubelska Pear
- Pear & Ginger Highball: pour 50 ml into a tall glass of ice, top with 150 ml ginger ale and add a squeeze of lemon.
- Pear Sour: shake 50 ml Lubelska Pear with 20 ml lemon juice and 10 ml sugar syrup over ice, then strain into a tumbler with fresh ice.
- Warm Pear & Cinnamon: heat 150 ml cloudy apple juice with a cinnamon stick, pour into a heatproof glass and stir in 40 ml Lubelska Pear.
How it compares
Pear is the mildest and least acidic of the Lubelska orchard-style fruits, far gentler than the tart Lubelska Cranberry. It shares a 30% strength with Lubelska Mango but tastes more delicate and less tropical. Compared with Lubelska Blackcurrant, it has no tannic grip, just soft fruit and a light finish.
Good to know
Lubelska is produced by Stock Polska. The Lubelska Pear 50cl bottle pairs well with a wedge of blue cheese as a small gift for a food lover. If you are in the UK, Wodka Company can send Lubelska Pear straight to your door.
Po polsku
Łagodna Lubelska Gruszkówka (Pear) to najdelikatniejszy i najmniej kwaskowy z owocowych likierów Lubelskiej. Ten likier na bazie wódki ma 30% alkoholu, pojemność 0,5 l i umiarkowaną słodycz. Gruszka smakuje tu miękko i soczyście, niemal winnie, a w aromacie pojawia się nuta miodu. Dobrze podać ją schłodzoną z plasterkiem świeżej gruszki albo do szarlotki, orzechów włoskich i sera pleśniowego.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lubelska Pear described as wine-like?
Lubelska Pear is soft, mellow and only moderately sweet, so the ripe pear comes across with the rounded, juicy feel of a fruity white wine rather than a sugary liqueur. Low acidity adds to that gentle, smooth impression.
What cheese goes with Lubelska Pear?
Lubelska Pear suits blue cheeses such as Stilton or Gorgonzola, echoing the classic pairing of pears and blue cheese. Lubelska Pear also sits well beside a mild Brie or a nutty aged Comté.
Can you make a spritz with Lubelska Pear?
Yes, Lubelska Pear makes a gentle spritz: pour 40 ml into an ice-filled wine glass, top with 100 ml chilled prosecco and a splash of soda water, then garnish with a thin slice of fresh pear.
