Artificial Food Coloring Free Ginger Pear Sparkling Cooler
This sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're at a fancy brunch without any of the fuss. Ripe pears and fresh ginger are simmered down into a fragrant, golden concentrate that's naturally sweet and just a little spicy — no shortcuts, no shortcuts needed. A drizzle of honey rounds out the flavor beautifully before everything gets strained into a silky, jewel-toned syrup. When you're trying to avoid synthetic dyes, store-bought sodas and flavored sparkling drinks can feel like a minefield, but this one is built entirely from whole, real ingredients you can see and trust. Topped with chilled sparkling water and served over ice, it's effervescent and refreshing in the best possible way. A sprig of fresh mint or a thin pear slice on the rim makes it look genuinely stunning with zero extra effort. Make a batch of the concentrate ahead of time and keep it in the fridge so you can pour a glass whenever the mood strikes.
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4 servings
For the ginger-pear syrup
- 3 medium ripe pears (such as bartlett or anjou), peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp honey
To assemble
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- ice cubes, for serving
For serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
- thin pear slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped pears, water, and sliced ginger in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 12–15 minutes, until the pears are completely soft and beginning to break down.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the honey until fully dissolved. Let the mixture cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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