Spiced Pear & Rosemary Spritz

Crisp pear, bright lemon, and fragrant rosemary come together in this elegant sparkling mocktail. Lightly sweet and beautifully aromatic, it's an inviting choice for fall celebrations and holiday gatherings. ⁠ ⁠INGREDIENTS ⁠1/4 cup water ⁠1/4 cup cane sugar ⁠1 sprig fresh rosemary ⁠1-1/2 cups pear nectar ⁠1/4 cup lemon juice ⁠1-1/2 cups plain sparkling water ⁠1 cup pear-flavored sparkling water ⁠ ⁠ ⁠INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small saucepan, combine water, cane sugar, and rosemary. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the cane sugar dissolves completely. 

2. Remove from heat and steep for 15 minutes.

3. Strain the simple syrup and cool completely.

4. For each serving, fill a 10–12-ounce glass with ice.

5. Add 3 ounces of pear juice, 1/2 ounce of lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce of rosemary simple syrup.

6. Stir gently.

7. Top with 3 ounces of plain sparkling water and 2 ounces of pear-flavored sparkling water.

8. Optional: Garnish with a rosemary sprig and thin pear slice.  ⁠

NOTES

1. ⁠⁠This produces approximately 1/2 cup (4 ounces) of the simple syrup, of which 2 ounces is used in the recipe.

2. Nutrition information may vary depending on the ingredients used.