This is the mocktail of your dreams. I say that about all of them, I now. You won’t miss the vodka or bourbon, I promise. Sweet without being too sweet thanks to the date syrup. Thanks date syrup. This A-team brings it. Yes, pear and ginger, looking at you. Don’t you just feel healthier looking at them? The thirst quenching lemon sparkling water tops it off bringing it all together. Oh and the two dots of caffeine from Tazo ginger pear green tea a subtle jolt; You know just enough to leave the caffeine sensitive unaffected. So, not to worry you shouldn’t be climbing the walls. I wasn’t and I haven’t had coffee in over two years. Besides all of the above, who can resist extra botanicals and aromatics from a nonalcoholic bitters for that final je ne sais quoi. This mocktail certainly has a certain something alright.
I’d be surprised if you didn’t want to drink more than one. Cheers!
Pear Mocktail
2 different types of pears (Bosc, Comice, Anjou, Bartlett, Starkrimsom you choose) my pears were given to me.
1 small knob of ginger for slicing ginger chards
1 oz Trader Joe’s date syrup
2 ounces of ginger green tea
1 oz of sparking lemon mineral water (I use Pellegrino)
3 drops of baking spice, ginger All the Bitter aromatics
Method
Place bucket glass with ice into the freezer.
Wash all produce.
Boil water. Remove tea bag from packet. Add both to a glass or mug. Steep ginger green tea for 3 minutes. Refrigerate until cold. Best results overnight.
Add several slices of fresh ginger, equaling about 1/2 teaspoon. If you like it spicy, make it a teaspoon. Then add 3/4 of a chopped medium sized pear to a mixing glass. Muddle until juices are extracted. Next, add 1 oz of date syrup and 2 oz of ginger green tea. Then, add ice and shake. Strain into you chilled ice filled glass. Don’t forget the 3 drops of bitters. Top with lemon sparkling water. Garnish with a slice of pear or the whole pear you choose. I like the whole pear.
Glass: bucket glass
Garnish: whole pear
Where to buy the goods, ok- glasses and stuffs? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront
