Chilled Bosc Pear, Red Grape and White Tea Refresher with Citrus Rosemary
An original, elegant drink combining ripe Bosc pear, fresh red grapes, and a delicate white tea infusion, scented with rosemary and a touch of lemon. Served very cold with sparkling water for a light, lively finish.
Ingredients
- 220 g ripe Bosc pear, diced (without core)
- 180 g seedless red grapes (more algunas extra for decorar if desired)
- 8 g loose white tea (or 4 tsp)
- 500 ml water (for the infusión)
- 4 g fresh rosemary (solo the leaves tiernas and algunas puntas for decorar)
- 4 g lemon peel (without the parte blanca)
- 30 ml fresh lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 45 g wildflower honey (ajustar to taste)
- 400 ml chilled sparkling water (for terminar the bebida)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
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.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. In a small saucepan, heat the 500 ml water until very hot but not boiling, about 175°F/80°C. Remove from the heat, add the white tea, 1 rosemary sprig, and the lemon peel. Let steep for 4 minutes.
- 2
2. Strain the infusion into a heatproof pitcher. Add the honey while the liquid is still warm and stir until fully dissolved. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
- 3
3. Place the Bosc pear, red grapes, and fresh lemon juice in a blender. Add the tea infusion once lukewarm or cool, and blend until completely smooth.
- 4
4. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve, pressing gently to extract the liquid and discard the thicker pulp. Transfer the refresher to a large pitcher.
- 5
5. Add 2 small rosemary sprigs, lightly bruised between your hands to release their aroma. Refrigerate the pitcher for at least 10 minutes, or until thoroughly chilled.
- 6
6. To serve, fill 4 glasses with ice. Divide the chilled refresher among the glasses, filling each about two-thirds full.
- 7
7. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water, stirring gently so you do not lose too much carbonation. Garnish with rosemary tips and a few extra grapes if desired, and serve immediately.
Chef tips
If you want a more delicate flavor, reduce the rosemary to a single sprig during chilling. For a cleaner texture, strain twice.
Substitutions
You can replace the honey with agave syrup for a vegan version. Bosc pear can be swapped for Conference pear, and white tea for a mild green tea.
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
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Ratings & reviews
Sign in to rate this recipe
Sign in
