Gelatin Free Ginger Pear Sparkling Cooler
This sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that feels fancy without requiring any fuss — just ripe pears, fresh ginger, honey, and bubbles. The homemade pear-ginger syrup is simmered low and slow until the fruit breaks down completely, then strained into a silky concentrate that's bright, lightly spiced, and naturally sweet. Because everything here is made from whole, straightforward ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass. So many store-bought sodas and flavored drinks sneak in additives derived from animal byproducts, but this one is completely free of that concern by design. Topped with chilled sparkling water and a sprig of fresh mint, it's refreshing enough for a summer afternoon and elegant enough for a dinner party. The ginger gives it a gentle warmth that keeps it interesting sip after sip, while the pear keeps things mellow and fruity. Make 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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