Description
A refreshing and sophisticated non-alcoholic mocktail featuring a homemade fruity syrup base made from pear, dried apricots, and honey, combined with sparkling water and a hint of apple cider vinegar for a tangy fizz.
Ingredients
Scale
Syrup Base
- 1 sliced pear
- 4 dried apricots
- 75g golden caster sugar
- 25g honey
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 strip lemon zest
- 100ml water
Additions
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Sparkling water, to top up
- Extra rosemary sprig, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup base: In a saucepan, combine the sliced pear, dried apricots, golden caster sugar, honey, a sprig of rosemary, and a strip of lemon zest with 100ml of water. Heat the mixture gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved and the pear has become very soft.
- Cool and strain the syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the syrup to cool completely. Once cooled, strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a jug, removing the solids and leaving a smooth syrup.
- Add vinegar and chill: Stir the 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar into the strained syrup and place the jug in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the syrup to cool thoroughly.
- Assemble the mocktail: Pour approximately 25ml of the chilled syrup into a champagne flute. Top up gently with cold sparkling water to add a fizzy texture and lighten the sweetness.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally, garnish the drink with a fresh sprig of rosemary for an aromatic touch. Serve immediately and enjoy a delightful faux fizz.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of caster sugar and honey.
- For a more intense fruit flavor, allow the syrup to infuse longer before straining.
- The rosemary garnish is optional but adds a lovely herbal aroma.
- Use chilled sparkling water to keep the drink cool and refreshing.
- Store leftover syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: mocktail, non-alcoholic, pear syrup, homemade syrup, sparkling water, apple cider vinegar, refreshing drink, faux fizz
