Cinnamon Free Ginger Pear Sparkling Cooler
Ripe pears and fresh ginger are simmered down into a fragrant, golden concentrate that forms the heart of this refreshing sparkling cooler. The combination is naturally sweet and warmly spiced without leaning on any of the usual warming spices that can make drinks like this off-limits — just real fruit, real ginger, honey, and water. Once the concentrate is strained and chilled, all you do is pour it over ice and top it with sparkling water for an effervescent drink that feels genuinely special. The honey rounds out the brightness of the pear and the gentle heat of the ginger in a way that's balanced and not at all overpowering. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive with a mint sprig and a thin pear slice floating on top, but the effort is honestly minimal. Whether you're serving it at a weekend brunch or just want something more interesting than plain seltzer on a weeknight, this cooler delivers every single time.
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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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