Pear & a Pause

Pear and rosemary give this fizz a quiet elegance without much effort. Pear is gentle, rosemary much more assertive, so a small sprig and ripe fruit are a better starting point than a heavy hand with the herb. Slice the pear thinly and press a little to release juice. The drink won’t be intensely sweet. Give it a brief rest and look for soft fruit with a piney scent around the edges.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 1/4 cup Pear slices
• 1 sprig Rosemary

Make it

1. Add any fruit, herbs, spices, or syrup to a glass and gently press to release flavor.
2. Add the still liquids and ice. Stir to combine.
3. Pour in the sparkling ingredient slowly and stir once. Serve immediately.

Benefits

Pear and rosemary · refreshing fluids

The water does a simple, useful job in this pear and rosemary combination: it contributes to hydration while stretching a mellow orchard sweetness into a full drink.

A sparkling setting for rosemary

Pairing rosemary with pear puts a piney herbal note into a fizzy glass, with bubbles making the texture part of the pleasure.