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Pear Moscow Mule Mocktail

This non-alcoholic and pear-y twist on the classic Moscow Mule cocktail—with the warming effects of ginger and cinnamon, and the scent of fresh rosemary—is the perfect party starter for your next gathering.

Note: This recipe makes 1 cocktail, and enough pear simple syrup for about 12 cocktails.

Featuring USA Pears 

Ingredients

Ginger-Pear Simple Syrup

177 mlwater
150 gbrown sugar
1large ripe or overripe USA Pear, chopped
4quarter-size slices ginger
1cinnamon stick

Moscow Mule Mocktail

20 mlGinger-Pear Simple Syrup
29 mlfresh lime juice
Club soda
1USA Pear slice
1cinnamon stick
1rosemary sprig

Ginger-Pear Simple Syrup

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring water, the brown sugar, pear and ginger to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. Decrease the heat to a gentle simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.

  3. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve. Refrigerate until well chilled. (It will keep in the refrigerator for at least 10 days.)

Moscow Mule Mocktail

  1. Fill a copper mug or cocktail glass with ice.

  2. Add the simple syrup, and lime juice and stir. Top with enough club soda to fill the glass.

  3. Garnish with the pear slice, cinnamon stick and rosemary sprig and serve.

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