Pear Cardamom Cooler Mocktail Recipe
This tasty drink mixes pear juice with cardamom spice for a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage. It's easy to make at home with just a few ingredients and tools.
Equipment
- A cocktail shaker
- A strainer
- A tall glass
- A muddler or wooden spoon
- Ice
- A knife and cutting board
Ingredients
For one serving, gather:
- 4 oz pear juice or nectar
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz soda water
- Ice cubes
- Pear slice for garnish
Use ripe pears for the best flavor if making fresh pear juice at home. Bottled 100% pear juice works well too. Adjust the cardamom to taste.
Instructions
- Add cardamom to the shaker and muddle gently to release oils.
- After that, pour in pear juice and lemon juice. Then, fill the shaker with ice.
- Next, shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to chill and mix.
- After shaking, strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Finally, garnish with a pear slice on the rim of the glass.
- Serve right away while cold and bubbly.
The mocktail is best enjoyed fresh.
Notes
This recipe is easy to scale up for a crowd. Simply multiply the ingredients by the number of servings needed.
Try adding a cinnamon stick as a stirrer for extra spice. A splash of ginger beer can add some zing.
For a lower-sugar version, use half pear juice and half plain seltzer water. The cardamom flavor will still shine through.