Pear Mocktail with Ginger and Lime
This pear mocktail uses Asian pear juice as the base with fresh ginger juice and lime. The ginger heat arrives a beat after the pear sweetness -- that delay is what makes it interesting. Ready in 5 minutes.
Servings 2 glasses
Calories 70kcal
Cost $5
Equipment
- 1 Fine mesh strainer for ginger juice
- 1 Tall glass
Ingredients
For the Pear Mocktail
- 1 cup Asian pear juice canned preferred -- sweeter and more fragrant than Western pear
- 1 tsp fresh ginger juice grated ginger pressed through a strainer or cheesecloth
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp simple syrup optional -- Asian pear is naturally sweet
- 4 oz cold sparkling water per glass
- ice as needed
Instructions
Prepare the Mix
- Grate a small piece of fresh ginger (about 1 inch) and press the gratings through a fine strainer or squeeze through cheesecloth to extract 1 teaspoon of juice. Fresh ginger juice is essential -- powdered ginger doesn't achieve the same clean heat.
- Stir together Asian pear juice, ginger juice, and lime juice in a small pitcher. Taste -- if the pear is very sweet, skip simple syrup. If it needs balance, add 1 tablespoon.
Assemble Each Glass
- Add plenty of ice to two tall glasses.
- Divide the base evenly between the two glasses.
- Pour 2 oz of cold sparkling water slowly over each glass. Stir once from the bottom and serve immediately. The ginger note intensifies slightly as the drink warms -- best served cold.
Notes
Asian pear juice (canned) is sweeter and more fragrant than Bartlett or Bosc pear juice. Look for it at Korean or Asian grocery stores.
Fresh ginger juice is the key -- add it a little at a time since the heat varies by root age. Taste before assembling the full batch.
