Gluten Free Ginger Pear Sparkling Cooler
Ripe pears and fresh ginger are simmered down into a fragrant, golden concentrate that forms the backbone of this refreshing drink. The natural sweetness of the fruit is deepened by a touch of honey, while the ginger adds a gentle, warming kick that keeps every sip interesting. Once the concentrate is strained and chilled, it takes just seconds to top with sparkling water and serve over ice — making it an effortless option for entertaining or a quiet afternoon treat. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. The whole thing comes together with nothing but whole fruit, fresh aromatics, and pantry staples, which means it's as clean and straightforward as a drink can get. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a thin pear slice and it looks genuinely stunning in the glass.
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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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