Sparkling Pear Mocktail
Team mocktail is back with another recipe.
Who says you need alcohol to have fun? You can still feel like your old self cheers-ing with friends over this delicious and as aesthetically pleasing mocktail. Pregnancy and pretty mocktails, a love affair for the ages. See below for this delicious recipe to get you in the winter feels.
Recipe courtesy of Cotter Crunch
Ingredients
6 steckler pears or 1 lb pear sliced in half
1/4 to 1/3 c honey (divided)
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp cinnamon (divided)
pinch of ground nutmeg
2 tbsp apple juice or water
Pinch of ground clove
1 tsp vanilla
24–28 ounces sparkling white grape juice
Brown sugar or coconut palm sugar to coat rims of glasses (optional)
Garnishes: Fresh thyme, sage, or rosemary
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet or grease it well. Slice your pears in halves or quarters. Remove the stems.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1/8 tsp cinnamon, and pinch of ground nutmeg. Brush this over the pears, evenly.
Place pears in oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, until soft and pears are browned on bottom. If you are using larger pears, they will take longer to roast. Steckler Pears take closer to 22 minutes.
Remove from oven. Once cooled, scoop out the seeds from the pears.
Place your honey roasted pears in a blender or food processor with vanilla and 2 tbsp juice or water. Blend until puréed.
Add puréed pears to large glass pitcher or glass serving bowl. Let it chill before serving.
Once ready to serve, add a pinch of ground clove, 3 to 4 more tablespoons of honey, 24-28 ounces sparking white grape juice to the pitcher or bowl. Stir together.
Coat wine glasses or cocktail glasses in brown sugar or coconut sugar. Then pour 5- 6 ounces of the sparkling cocktail mix into each class.
Garnish with a sprig of thyme, sage, or rosemary (optional)
Make these for your friends and family to enjoy along side you, and trust us they won’t be missing the alcohol.