Sparkling
Saffron Pear Fizz
Ripe pear, lemon and a whisper of saffron meet lively bubbles in a golden aperitif that feels instantly celebratory.
15 minutes to mix30 minutes to chill2 finished drinks
01
What youâll need
- 1 ripe pear, peeled and chopped
- 120 ml cold water
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 small pinch saffron threads
- 180 ml chilled sparkling water
- 4 large clear ice cubes
- 2 thin pear fans and 2 small rosemary sprigs, for serving
02
Mix the drink
- Combine the pear, cold water, maple syrup, lemon juice and saffron in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently. Chill the strained pear base for 30 minutes so the saffron can bloom.
- Divide the pear base between two ice-filled highball glasses. Slowly top each glass with sparkling water and stir once from the bottom.
03
Serve it beautifully
The glass, temperature and first aroma all shape the drink. Set those details before the final pour.
- Use two chilled highball glasses and large clear ice so the drink stays cold without becoming watery too quickly.
- Cut a slim slit in each pear fan and rest it on the rim. Clap the rosemary lightly between your palms, then place it beside the pear so its aroma reaches the drinker first.
- Serve immediately while the bubbles are lively.
At the table
What to pair with it
Rosemary-roasted almonds
Mushroom pùté crostini
A citrusy fennel and arugula salad
Estimated per drink
Nutrition at a glance
- Calories
- 86
- Fat
- 0.2g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Carbohydrates
- 22g
- Fibre
- 3g
- Sugars
- 15g
- Protein
- 0.5g
- Sodium
- 8mg
Pear supplies gentle sweetness and a little fibre, while lemon keeps the finish bright without needing much added sugar.
Estimates vary with ingredient brands, substitutions and serving size.