10/05/2026
Crisp air, sweater weather, and all the best flavors of the season. 🍂
Fall has officially arrived at Ernie’s! Whether you're craving a rich pumpkin cream liqueur, local Oktoberfest brews, or a spiced apple c***r wh***ey, we’ve stocked the shelves with your fall favorites.
Stop by on your way through Exit 8 and pick up a bottle to warm up your cooler nights.
📍 Ernie's Package Store | 1708 State St., White Pine, TN (I-81 E)
🍁 Spiced Autumn Pear Cocktail
2 oz Bourbon, dark rum, or vodka
2 oz Pear juice (or pear nectar)
½ oz Fresh lemon juice
½ oz Cinnamon-cardamom simple syrup (or maple syrup)
Rim: 1 tbsp brown sugar + 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Garnish: Thin pear slices, star anise, and a cinnamon stick
Prep the Glass: Run a lemon wedge around the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into the cinnamon-sugar mix to coat evenly. Add fresh ice.
Shake: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the bourbon, pear juice, lemon juice, and spiced syrup. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.
Strain & Serve: Strain the cocktail into your prepared glass.
Garnish: Top with a thin slice of fresh pear, floating star anise, and a cinnamon stick for stirring.
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