Nutmeg Free Ginger Pear Sparkling Cooler
Warm, fruity, and lightly spicy, this sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that feels fancy without requiring much effort at all. Ripe pears are simmered down with fresh ginger and a touch of honey until they're completely soft, then strained into a silky concentrate that becomes the backbone of the whole drink. Topping that concentrate with chilled sparkling water gives you something effervescent and refreshing that works equally well as a mocktail at a dinner party or a quiet afternoon treat. Many store-bought sparkling beverages and flavored syrups sneak in spice blends that can include warm baking spices you'd rather avoid, so making your own concentrate from scratch puts you fully in control of every ingredient. The fresh ginger brings just enough heat and brightness to complement the pear without any of the warming spice blends that typically show up in fall-inspired drinks. A sprig of mint and a thin pear slice on the rim make it look effortlessly elegant, though the drink is just as delicious served plain over ice.
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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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