Iced Red Pear, Hibiscus and Fennel Tonic with Gentle Lemon Soda
An original, floral and refreshing drink that blends red pear puree, a bold hibiscus infusion, crushed fresh fennel, and a touch of lemon. It is finished with chilled soda for a light, lively texture.
Ingredients
- 300 g ripe red pear (without core, diced)
- 12 g dried hibiscus flowers (for infusión)
- 80 g fresh fennel bulb (thinly sliced finas, more a poco for decorar if desired)
- 45 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 30 ml light honey (ajustar to taste)
- 500 ml water (for the infusión)
- 600 ml chilled sparkling mineral water (for terminar the bebida)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
- 2 g finely grated lemon zest (solo the parte amarilla)
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, bring 500 ml water to a gentle boil at 212 °F / 100 °C. Remove from the heat, add the dried hibiscus flowers, and let steep for 8 minutes.
- 2
2. Strain the hibiscus infusion into a pitcher and immediately stir in the honey while the liquid is still warm so it dissolves fully. Let it cool for a few minutes.
- 3
3. Place the diced red pear, lemon juice, and finely grated lemon zest in a blender. Blend until very smooth.
- 4
4. Lightly crush the sliced fresh fennel with the back of a spoon or in a mortar to release its aroma. Add it to the pitcher with the hibiscus infusion.
- 5
5. Add the red pear puree to the pitcher and mix well. Taste and adjust with a little more honey if you want a sweeter drink.
- 6
6. Fill 4 glasses with ice. Divide the pear, hibiscus, and fennel mixture among the glasses, filling each about two-thirds full.
- 7
7. Top each glass with the chilled sparkling mineral water and stir gently once so you do not lose too much fizz. If desired, garnish with a few extra thin fennel slices.
- 8
8. Serve immediately, very cold.
Chef tips
For a cleaner texture, you can strain the pear puree before mixing it with the infusion. Chill the pitcher for 10 minutes in the refrigerator before adding the soda if you want an even colder drink.
Substitutions
You can replace the honey with agave syrup for a vegan version. If you cannot find fresh fennel, use an extra strip of lemon peel for a more citrus-forward profile, though it will change the character of the drink.
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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