Pear and Sage Cooler Mocktail Recipe

Looking for a drink that’s cool, tasty, and something everyone can actually enjoy?

I’ve been obsessed with this Pear and Sage Cooler Mocktail lately—it’s refreshing, light, and honestly, the fruit flavor just pops.

This mocktail recipe lets me serve up something fancy and alcohol-free, and you can make it any time of year. No need to overthink it.

With just a handful of ingredients and basic tools, I can throw this together right in my kitchen.

There’s nothing complicated or weird to hunt for, which is probably why I keep coming back to it when I want a little treat.

Pear And Sage Cooler Mocktail Recipe

I usually make this one when I’m craving something crisp but not super sugary. Pear juice and ginger ale bring a nice balance, and the sage? It just adds a little herbal magic.

Equipment

• Measuring cup
• Jigger or small liquid measure
• Cocktail shaker or a mason jar with a lid
• Fine mesh strainer or small sieve
• Bar spoon or just a regular spoon
• Glass (highball or mason jar, whatever’s handy)
• Knife and cutting board
• Small muddler or the end of a wooden spoon

Honestly, having these tools ready before you start just makes things smoother. If you don’t have a shaker, a mason jar with a lid totally works.

Ingredients

• 4 oz pear juice
• 2 oz sparkling water
• 2 oz ginger ale
• 1–2 fresh sage leaves
• 1 pear slice (for garnish)
• Ice cubes
• Optional: extra sage leaf for garnish
• Optional: splash of lemon juice for extra tartness

I’ll usually grab unsweetened pear juice if I want to keep things lighter. Ginger ale gives it a gentle kick, and seriously, the sage has to be fresh or it doesn’t work. The pear slice on top? It just looks cool.

Instructions

• Toss the sage leaves into the shaker and muddle them gently to get the flavor out.
• Pour in the pear juice and add a good amount of ice.
• Shake it up for about 10 seconds.
• Strain everything into your glass over fresh ice.
• Top it off with ginger ale and sparkling water. Give it a gentle stir.
• Garnish with a pear slice and maybe a sage leaf if you’re feeling fancy.
• If you want it a bit tarter, add a splash of lemon juice and taste as you go.

I always muddle the sage first, so the herbal notes actually show up. Mixing in the ginger ale and sparkling water at the end keeps things fizzy. The garnish isn’t just for looks—it’s weirdly satisfying.

Notes

Sometimes I’ll use lemon or lime sparkling water for a twist. If there’s no ginger ale around, I just use extra sparkling water and throw in a pinch of ground ginger—works in a pinch.

Fresh pear juice is best, but honestly, bottled is fine as long as it’s not packed with sugar. For parties, I’ll prep the juice and sage ahead of time and just assemble everything over ice when people show up.

If you want it to look good, slide the pear slice right on the rim. And if you’re not into sweet drinks, just use less ginger ale and more sparkling water.

Tasting Notes

When I take a sip of the Pear and Sage Cooler Mocktail, the first thing that hits me is the sweet, almost juicy taste of fresh pear.

There’s this light floral aroma, too—kind of makes the whole drink feel inviting, like something you’d want to linger over.

After that initial pear sweetness, there’s a crisp, clean finish that sneaks in.

The sage isn’t overpowering, but it adds this gentle earthiness that keeps the drink from being too sugary.

Honestly, I find it pretty refreshing, especially if the weather’s warm.

The sparkling water brings in just enough bubbles to make each sip feel lively—almost playful, if that makes sense.

Each ingredient brings something to the table, but nothing really overpowers the rest.

I like how balanced it is—just the right mix of fruit and herb, at least for my taste.

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