Description
Pear Cardamom Cozy Winter Mocktail is a gently spiced, comforting drink featuring sweet pear juice, warming cardamom, and subtle citrus notes. Perfect for cold evenings, holidays, and cozy gatherings—completely alcohol-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 3 cups pear juice or pear nectar
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed (or 1/2 tsp ground cardamom)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- Pear slices for garnish
- Orange peel or cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Combine pear juice, apple cider, orange juice, and sweetener in a saucepan.
- Add cardamom, cinnamon stick, and fresh ginger.
- Heat gently over low to medium heat for 20–25 minutes. Do not boil.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Strain if desired and serve warm, garnished with pear slices and citrus peel.
Notes
For deeper spice, add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves. Keep warm in a slow cooker for parties.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Winter / Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pear cardamom mocktail, winter mocktail, warm pear drink, cozy holiday beverage, non alcoholic winter punch