Description
A refreshing, spiced mocktail that captures the essence of autumn in just 10 minutes. Made with ripe pear, fresh ginger, apple cider, and cinnamon, this drink is naturally sweetened and feels like a fancy cocktail without the alcohol.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium ripe pear (about 150g), mashed or pureed (approx. 1/2 cup)
- 1-inch knob fresh ginger, peeled and minced or grated
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cloudy apple cider
- 1 cup plain unsweetened sparkling water
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnishes: thin pear slice, rosemary sprig, or extra cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Prep the pear and ginger: Cut the pear, remove the core, and chop into chunks. Place pear chunks in a glass. Peel and mince or grate the ginger, then add to the glass. Mash the pear and ginger together with a muddler or fork until a pulp forms and juices are released.
- Add the sweet and sour: Pour in the apple cider and lemon juice. Add honey or maple syrup if using. Stir well to combine and dissolve the sugar. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
- Steep the spice: Drop the cinnamon stick into the glass and let it sit for about 1 minute to release its aroma.
- Add ice and fizz: Fill the glass with ice cubes. Slowly pour in the sparkling water to preserve bubbles. Stir gently to mix.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with a thin pear slice or rosemary sprig. Serve immediately while fizzy.
Notes
Use ripe pears for maximum sweetness. Fresh ginger is essential for the best flavor. If making ahead, mix the base (pear, ginger, cider, lemon, cinnamon) up to 24 hours in advance and store in the fridge. Add sparkling water and ice just before serving. Do not let the cinnamon stick steep for more than 5 minutes to avoid bitterness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: fall mocktail, pear ginger drink, autumn cocktail, non-alcoholic drinks, easy recipes, seasonal drinks, healthy mocktail, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free