Paraben Free Ginger Pear Sparkling Cooler
Fruity, fizzy, and genuinely refreshing, 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 into a fragrant concentrate that forms the backbone of every glass. Because everything is made from scratch using whole, recognizable ingredients, you know exactly what's going into it — no synthetic preservatives, no mystery additives, no label-reading required. That matters more than people realize, since many store-bought flavored sodas and syrups quietly rely on preservative blends that can be tricky to avoid. The ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the pear, and the sparkling water lifts the whole thing into something bright and celebratory. A sprig of fresh mint or a thin pear slice on the rim makes it look like something you'd order at a nice restaurant. It's the perfect thing to serve at a gathering or just to 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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