Description
This Spiced Maple Citrus Pear Mocktail combines the natural sweetness of D’Anjou pears and orange with warm spices and pure maple syrup, topped with ginger beer for a refreshing and cozy non-alcoholic drink perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Spices
- 2 medium D’Anjou pears, sliced (skin on)
- 1 orange, sliced (skin on)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- pinch of ground cinnamon
Liquid Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1 orange, freshly-squeezed
- 2 Tbsps pure maple syrup
- ginger beer, for topping
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Garnish
- Rosemary sprigs, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Slice the 2 medium D’Anjou pears and 1 orange with the skin on and set aside for simmering.
- Simmer the Spiced Pear Mixture: In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced pears, orange, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice. Pour in 2 cups of filtered water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 20 minutes until the fruit softens and the flavors meld.
- Strain the Mixture: After simmering, remove from heat and strain the liquid into a pitcher, discarding the solids or saving them for another use.
- Add Fresh Orange Juice and Maple Syrup: Stir in freshly squeezed juice from 1 orange and 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup into the strained liquid. Add a pinch of ground cinnamon and mix well.
- Chill the Base: Refrigerate the spiced pear citrus mixture until cold, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Assemble the Mocktail: Pour the chilled mixture into serving glasses, filling each glass about three-quarters full. Top off with ginger beer for a fizzy finish.
- Garnish and Serve: Add a sprig of rosemary to each glass if desired for aroma and visual appeal. Serve immediately and enjoy your cozy, refreshing mocktail.
Notes
- For an alcoholic version, add a splash of bourbon or spiced rum.
- The orange slices with skin add extra citrus oils and flavor; wash thoroughly before use.
- Adjust the maple syrup quantity to your desired sweetness level.
- Rosemary sprigs add an herbal aroma but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Use fresh ginger beer to enhance the spice and fizz of the mocktail.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 394 kcal
- Sugar: 66 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 85 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
