Cinnamon Pear Punch Mocktail Recipe
A cozy and refreshing non-alcoholic drink made with pear juice, cinnamon, and a touch of fizz. Perfect for fall gatherings or relaxing afternoons.
Equipment
- Large pitcher or jug
- Mixing spoon or long spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board and knife
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
- Muddler or fork (optional)
- Glasses for serving
- Ice tray
- Grater (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups pear juice fresh or bottled
- 1 cup sparkling water or ginger ale for more spice
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional, for extra sweetness
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1 cinnamon stick plus more for garnish
- 1- inch piece fresh ginger sliced (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh pear slices for garnish
- Lemon wheels rosemary sprigs, or mint leaves, for garnish
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine pear juice, apple juice, lemon juice, and honey. Stir until honey is dissolved.
- Add ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (fresh or ground), and vanilla extract. Stir well.
- Add the cinnamon stick and a few pear slices.
- (Optional) Mash fresh pear slices with a muddler or fork if using fresh pears instead of juice.
- Fill the pitcher with ice to chill the mixture.
- Pour in sparkling water or ginger ale slowly and stir gently to preserve bubbles.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
- Pour into glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with extra pear slices, cinnamon sticks, rosemary, mint, or lemon wheels. Serve chilled.