FAUX FIZZ

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Make a fun and fizzy mocktail for teetotal party guests. The flavours of pear, apricots, honey, lemon and rosemary make the delicious base syrup

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Cocktails, Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 1 (syrup makes enough for 3)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tsp apple cider vinegar
sparkling water , to top up
1 sliced pear
4 dried apricots
75g golden caster sugar
25g honey
1 sprig rosemary , plus extra to garnish (optional)
1 strip lemon zest

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 135 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 33 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein

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