The Northwoods Sage & Pear Spritz

Name: The Northwoods Sage & Pear Spritz
Prep time: PT10Mutes
Total time: PT10Mutes
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz unsweetened cranberry juice; 1.5 oz pear nectar; 0.75 oz sage-infused simple syrup; 0.5 oz fresh lime juice; 3 oz chilled sparkling water; Fresh sage leaves for garnish; Frozen cranberries for garnish

A refreshing zero-proof cocktail featuring tart cranberry, sweet pear, and fresh sage. Perfect for sophisticated, alcohol-free entertaining.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 10 minutes | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy

A vibrant red mocktail in a glass garnished with sage and cranberries on a wooden table.

Ingredients

2 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
1.5 oz pear nectar
0.75 oz sage-infused simple syrup
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
3 oz chilled sparkling water
Fresh sage leaves for garnish
Frozen cranberries for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the sage syrup by simmering equal parts sugar and water with fresh sage leaves for five minutes, then cool and strain.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the cranberry juice, pear nectar, sage syrup, and lime juice.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker is well-chilled.
4. Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
5. Top with chilled sparkling water and stir gently to combine the layers.
6. Garnish with a sprig of fresh sage and a few frozen cranberries before serving.

Category: pro-football-city-mocktails

Tags: city-inspired mocktail, football watch party, zero-proof drink, mocktail, zero-proof, cranberry, pear