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Faux Fizz

Create a lively and bubbly mocktail for teetotal party guests! A delightful blend of pear, apricots, honey, lemon, and rosemary forms the flavorful base syrup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Beverages, Drinks
Cuisine International
Servings 1 (syrup makes enough for 3)
Calories 135 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • sparkling water to top up

For the base syrup

  • 1 sliced pear
  • 4 dried apricots
  • 75g golden caster sugar
  • 25g honey
  • 1 sprig rosemary plus, extra to garnish (optional)
  • 1 strip lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • To make the base syrup, put the sliced pear, dried apricots, golden caster sugar, honey, sprig of rosemary and a strip of lemon zest in a saucepan with 100ml water. Heat for 10 mins or until the sugar has dissolved and the pear is very soft, then leave to cool completely.
  • Strain the syrup into a jug, add the apple cider vinegar and chill in the fridge for at least 30 mins. Pour about 25ml of the syrup into a champagne flute and top with cold sparkling water. Garnish with a rosemary sprig, if you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 33g
Keyword Faux Fizz
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