Lupin Free Ginger Pear Sparkling Cooler

Total time55 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

5.0

(25)

Ripe pears and fresh ginger are simmered down into a fragrant, golden concentrate that forms the heart of this refreshing drink. A touch of honey rounds out the natural sweetness before the whole thing gets strained into a silky, clear syrup — no powders, thickeners, or mystery additives in sight. Topping it with chilled sparkling water transforms that concentrate into something effervescent and elegant, the kind of drink that feels fancy without requiring any real effort. Because everything here is built from whole, recognizable ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass. It's a brilliant option when you're hosting guests with dietary sensitivities, since the ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely transparent. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a thin pear slice, and it looks like something straight off a restaurant menu.

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Ingredients

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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