Pear and Sage Spritzer Mocktail
A refreshing, earthy mocktail featuring ripe pear, fragrant sage, a splash of lemon, and bubbles. Light, subtly sweet, and herbal—perfect for any occasion where you want something a little different, but always delicious and alcohol-free.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring spoons
- Jigger
- Muddler
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Tall glass
- Stirrer or spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 3-4 fresh sage leaves plus a few for garnish
- 2 oz fresh pear juice homemade or store-bought, strained
- 1 oz lemon juice fresh is best
- 1 oz sage simple syrup see notes
- 2 oz club soda or ginger ale
- pear slices for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Add sage leaves and simple syrup to the shaker. Gently muddle the sage to get the flavor out.
- Pour in the pear juice, lemon juice, and a few ice cubes.
- Pop on the lid and shake it up for about 10 seconds.
- Strain the mix into a tall glass with fresh ice.
- Top with club soda or ginger ale.
- Give it a gentle stir to bring everything together.
- Garnish with a pear slice and a fresh sage leaf.
Notes
Make sage simple syrup by simmering equal parts water and sugar with fresh sage leaves for a few minutes, then strain. Add ginger to the syrup for extra warmth, or honey for a softer sweetness. Fresh pear juice is best, but strained bottled juice works too. Adjust sweetness and fizz to your taste.