Sparkling Pear, Celery and Lemon Agua Fresca with Dill
An original, light, and aromatic drink that blends ripe pear, fresh celery, lemon, and a gentle herbal touch of dill, finished with sparkling water for a lively, refreshing sip.
Ingredients
- 300 g ripe pear (without core, diced)
- 80 g celery (sliced finas, more unas leaves tiernas for decorar if desired)
- 80 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 250 ml water (for the jarabe and licuado)
- 500 ml cold sparkling water (for terminar the bebida)
- 50 g sugar (ajustar to taste)
- 4 g fresh dill (solo the leaves tiernas, chopped lightly)
- 1 g fine salt (realza the sabor)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
- 30 g thin lemon slices (for decorar, optional)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar with 125 ml (1/2 cup) of the water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar fully dissolves, about 3 to 5 minutes. If using a thermometer, do not let it go above 185°F (85°C). Remove from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- 2
2. Place the pear, celery, lemon juice, dill, salt, the warm syrup, and the remaining 125 ml (1/2 cup) water in a blender. Blend until very smooth, 45 to 60 seconds.
- 3
3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing gently to extract the liquid without forcing too much pulp through. Discard or save the pulp for another use.
- 4
4. Add the cold sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently to keep the bubbles lively. Taste and adjust with a little more lemon juice or sugar if desired.
- 5
5. Fill 4 glasses with the ice. Divide the drink among the glasses and garnish with thin lemon slices and a few tender celery leaves or extra dill if desired. Serve immediately, well chilled, ideally at 38-45°F (3-7°C).
Chef tips
For a more delicate flavor, peel the pear before blending. For a more polished texture, chill the pitcher for 10 minutes before adding the sparkling water.
Substitutions
You can substitute the dill with a smaller amount of fresh tarragon, or use lime instead of lemon for a brighter citrus profile. The sugar can be replaced with simple syrup at the same sweetness level.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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