Best Sparkling Pear Ginger Mocktail Spritz for Parties
A refreshing, non-alcoholic mocktail made with homemade ginger syrup, pear juice, and lime, topped with club soda. Perfect for any gathering, it’s quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups pear juice (100% juice, not a blend)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
- 3 cups chilled club soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh pear slices (for garnish)
- Fresh ginger slices (for garnish)
- Fresh mint sprigs (optional, for garnish)
- Edible flowers (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the ginger simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Add the thinly sliced fresh ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely (about 3-4 minutes). Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain and cool the syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a heat-safe bowl or measuring cup. Pour the syrup through the strainer, discarding the ginger slices. Let the syrup cool completely to room temperature (or refrigerate for about 15 minutes to speed up).
- Juice the limes: Roll the limes firmly on the counter, cut them in half, and juice them to get about 1/2 cup. Strain out any seeds. Set aside.
- Combine the base: In a large pitcher, combine the cooled ginger syrup, pear juice, and fresh lime juice. Stir well. (At this point, you can cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.)
- Add the bubbles: When ready to serve, fill the pitcher with ice cubes. Slowly pour in the chilled club soda or sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish and serve: Add fresh pear slices, thin ginger rounds, and mint sprigs to the pitcher. Pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish each glass with a pear slice and a mint sprig. Add an edible flower if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make the ginger syrup up to a week in advance and store in a sealed jar in the fridge. For best results, chill all ingredients before mixing. Add club soda at the last minute to keep the drink fizzy. If the drink is too sweet, add extra lime juice. For a sugar-free version, use allulose or monk fruit sweetener.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
Keywords: mocktail, pear, ginger, spritz, party drink, non-alcoholic, sparkling, holiday drink