Jude's Kitchen: The Peony Signature Mocktail
Welcome to Jude's Kitchen, our collection of bladder-kind recipes! Some food and drinks are known to irritate the bladder, so we've pulled together recipes are as delicious as they are good for your bladder. You'll love our bladder happy signature mocktail that's a play on a Pear Gin Fizz - with alcohol-free Gin, of course!
Named after Jude's founder, Peony Li, 'The Peony' is an alcohol-free twist on a Pear Gin Fizz - and it's absolutely perfect for any celebration where you want something that is a little special for those who aren't drinking alcohol.
Pears are naturally bladder-friendly, and full of vitamins to nurture you inside, knowing that you are keeping your bladder happy while you have fun!
The Peony Signature Mocktail
Serves 2-3
You'll need:
For the pear syrup:
160 g finely chopped/blended pears. Dessert pears work best.
100g caster sugar
120 ml water
60ml vanilla syrup
To create the mocktail:
40 ml Alcohol-free Gin or Seedlip
30 ml pear purée syrup (about 3 tablespoons)
180 ml Soda Water
Crushed ice to top
Method:
First of all, you need to make the pear syrup. In a pan, add the pear, caster sugar, water and vanilla syrup and heat on a medium flame. Bring to the boil and then simmer until the liquid becomes an amber colour, about 5-8 mins. Stir frequently and allow the pears to break apart if you haven't blended in advance. Remove the puree from the heat and strain into a container.
Once the syrup has cooled, add the alcohol-free gin or Seedlip to a glass, with 2 tablespoons of the pear and vanilla syrup. Stir briskly and add the soda water. To finish, add crushed ice to the top and a thin slice of pear. You might like to also add a rim of caster sugar and cinnamon, or sugar and vanilla bean around the glass - it's a lovely addition!
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