Hazelnut Free Ginger Pear Sparkling Cooler
This sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that feels fancy without requiring any special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients — just ripe pears, fresh ginger, honey, and bubbly water. The magic starts on the stovetop, where the pears and ginger simmer together until soft and fragrant, releasing a concentrate that's floral, spicy, and just sweet enough. Stirring in honey at the end rounds everything out beautifully before the mixture gets strained into a silky, golden syrup. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is straightforward and naturally free of the hidden risks that can lurk in flavored syrups or pre-made drink mixes from the store. When you're ready to serve, just pour the chilled concentrate over ice and top it with sparkling water for an effervescent, refreshing sip that looks stunning with a mint sprig and a thin pear slice. It's the perfect thing to set out at a gathering or sip on a warm afternoon when you want something a little more special than plain water.
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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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