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Rosemary Pear Mocktail

A Zero-Proof Cocktail with Homemade Simple Syrup

Rosemary Pear Mocktail

If you’re looking to elevate your at-home sipping with an alcohol free beverage to start the new year, The Rosemary Pear Mocktail could be the perfect solution for entertaining, sipping quietly, or celebrating fresh beginnings. This mocktail pairs sweet pear juice with rosemary and sparkling water for a crisp, refreshing drink.

Ingredients

Rosemary Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup cane sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary

Rosemary Pear Mocktail

  • 5 tablespoon pear juice
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary simple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice 
  •  sparkling water to taste (don't be afraid to try different flavors like raspberry or strawberry for additional taste)

Instructions

How to Make Rosemary Simple Syrup

  1. Combine sugar and water in a pot and cook over medium heat. Cook until sugar is completely dissolved. Turn off heat and toss in rosemary sprigs. Cool Completely.  

How to Make Rosemary Pear Mocktail

Pour pear juice, rosemary simple syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water. Add ice and garnish if desired.

Bonus tips: 

  • Mix proportions: Start with a small amount of sparkling water to let the pear and rosemary shine, then add more to taste.

  • Chill everything: Make sure your sparkling water, pear juice, and syrup are cool. Cold liquids preserve more carbonation and create a more refreshing, mixed well mocktail.

  • Shop Local: Using locally sourced ingredients brings a taste of Stark County straight to your glass!

Thinking about bringing some extra special flavor to this mocktail? Support local businesses like The Canton Farmers Market for local pear juice, seasonal fruits, and handcrafted syrups, or explore Sage Lane Handcrafted Syrups online for homemade sweetness! You can often find items like these at the 720 Community Markets & Events as well. 

Cheers to a reset after the Holidays, embracing mindful living, and exploring creative flavors with this zero-proof mocktail.

Want to bring some extra special flavor to this mocktail? Support local businesses like The Canton Farmers Market for local pear juice, seasonal fruits, and handcrafted syrups, or explore Sage Lane Handcrafted Syrups online for homemade sweetness! You can often find items like these at the 720 Community Markets & Events as well.