Iced Red Pear, Yellow Lemon, and Jasmine Tea Soda with Fresh Fennel
An original sparkling drink made with macerated red pear, yellow lemon, chilled jasmine tea, and a fragrant touch of fresh fennel. It is delicate, floral, and very refreshing, ideal for warm days or as a special non-alcoholic drink.
Ingredients
- 240 g ripe red pear (pelada and cut diced small)
- 120 g yellow lemon (1/3 cup de jugo)
- 50 g sugar (for macerar and equilibrar the acidez)
- 480 ml jasmine tea (preparado and enfriado)
- 20 g fresh fennel (bulbo thinly sliced muy finas, more algunas leaves for decorar)
- 720 ml chilled sparkling water (for terminar the soda)
- 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, prepare the jasmine tea using 480 ml (2 cups) of water. Heat the water to 185°F / 85°C, turn off the heat, add the jasmine tea, and steep for 3 minutes. Strain and cool completely.
- 2
2. In a bowl, combine the diced red pear with the sugar, the finely grated yellow lemon zest, and 80 ml (1/3 cup) lemon juice. Let it macerate for 10 minutes so the fruit releases its juices.
- 3
3. Blend the red pear and lemon mixture until you get a light purée. For a smoother texture, strain it through a fine sieve, pressing with a spoon to extract all the liquid.
- 4
4. Add half of the very thinly sliced fresh fennel to the purée or concentrate and stir gently. Let it sit for 5 minutes so it perfumes the base.
- 5
5. In a large pitcher, combine the chilled jasmine tea with the red pear, yellow lemon, and fresh fennel mixture. Stir well until fully blended.
- 6
6. Divide the ice among 4 glasses. Pour the soda base into the glasses until each is about two-thirds full.
- 7
7. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water and stir gently. Garnish with the remaining fresh fennel and serve immediately.
Chef tips
For a more elegant result, chill the glasses for 10 minutes before serving. If you prefer more fizz, add the sparkling water at the very end and stir as little as possible.
Substitutions
You can replace the red pear with firm white pear, and the sugar with simple syrup at the same sweetness level. If you do not have fresh fennel, use a small amount of dill fronds for a different but fresh profile.
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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