MSG Free Ginger Pear Sparkling Cooler
This sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that feels fancy without requiring any effort beyond a saucepan and a strainer. Ripe pears and fresh ginger are simmered together until soft, then sweetened with honey and strained into a silky concentrate that you simply top with chilled sparkling water. The result is floral, lightly spicy, and refreshing in a way that bottled sodas and flavored drinks rarely manage to pull off. For anyone avoiding flavor enhancers and additives, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, with zero processed shortcuts hiding in the mix. The ginger adds a gentle warmth that keeps it from being too sweet, while the bubbles give it that satisfying fizz you actually crave on a warm day. 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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