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Two flutes of Honey Pear Sparkler with a cruet of honey syrup and thyme sprigs on white marble
Jorj Morgan

Honey Pear Sparkler

A delicate sparkling welcome of ripe pear, thyme-steeped honey, and bright lemon. Elegant enough for Champagne flutes, refreshing enough to sip all evening.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Honey Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional, but recommended)
Honey Pear Sparkler
  • 1 cup chilled pear nectar
  • 1/4 cup Honey Simple Syrup (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups chilled sparkling water
  • 1 cup crushed or small ice cubes (optional, if serving in stemless glasses)
Garnishes
  • Thin pear slices
  • Small sprigs of fresh thyme
  • Lemon twist (optional)

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Large glass pitcher
  • Champagne flutes

Method
 

Honey Simple Syrup
  1. Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the honey dissolves completely.
  2. Add the thyme sprigs and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
  3. Strain and cool completely. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
Preparation
  1. In a small pitcher, combine the pear nectar, Honey Simple Syrup, and fresh lemon juice. Stir well and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
  2. Just before serving, gently stir in the sparkling water.
  3. Pour into four chilled Champagne flutes, or stemless sparkling wine glasses if serving over ice. Garnish each with a thin pear slice and a small sprig of fresh thyme. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use a high-quality pear nectar rather than pear juice. Nectar has a richer texture and fuller fruit flavor that gives this drink its elegant character. Chill every ingredient beforehand so the Sparkler stays crisp without needing much ice.