Citric Acid Free Ginger Pear Sparkling Cooler
Soft, ripe pears and fresh ginger are simmered down into a fragrant concentrate that forms the backbone of this refreshing sparkling drink. The whole thing comes together with just a handful of real, whole ingredients — no packaged mixes, no flavor additives, and nothing that sneaks in hidden acids under a long ingredient label. Honey adds a gentle sweetness that plays beautifully against the warm bite of ginger, and the chilled sparkling water lifts it all into something that feels genuinely special. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, store-bought sodas and flavored sparkling drinks can feel completely off-limits, but this homemade cooler sidesteps all of that entirely. The process is straightforward: simmer, strain, chill, and pour — no complicated technique required. Garnished with a thin pear slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks elegant enough to serve at a gathering but easy enough to make on a quiet afternoon just for yourself.
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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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