Description
Experience the refreshing blend of sweet ripe pears and spicy ginger beer in this Pear Ginger Beer Mocktail. Perfect for any occasion, this delightful non-alcoholic drink captures the essence of summer with every sip. Enhanced by fresh mint and zesty lemon, it’s an easy-to-make beverage that will impress guests or provide a cozy treat during quiet nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe pear, sliced
- 1 cup ginger beer
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 6 mint leaves
- ½ cup sparkling water (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the pear.
- In a glass or cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves to release their oils.
- Add sliced pear and lemon juice; muddle gently to combine.
- Pour in the ginger beer until nearly full.
- Top with sparkling water if desired.
- Stir gently, garnish with mint leaves or extra pear slices, and serve over ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For variations, substitute pear juice with apple or pomegranate juice for a different flavor profile. Enhance with fresh herbs like basil or rosemary, or add a pinch of cinnamon for warmth.