Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1 – Create the Botanical Infusion
- In a saucepan, combine pear juice, water, juniper berries, rosemary, lemon peel, and honey.
- Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes over low heat to extract flavor.
Step 2 – Strain and Cool
- Remove from heat, strain the mixture through a fine sieve, and let it cool completely.
- This is your “gin-style” botanical base — aromatic, citrusy, and herbal.
Step 3 – Prepare the Glasses
- Fill two highball glasses with ice cubes. Add a few pomegranate arils or cranberries for a wintery pop of color.
Step 4 – Mix the Mocktail
- Pour 3 oz of your botanical base into each glass.
- Top with 3 oz tonic water and 1 oz sparkling water.
Step 5 – Garnish and Serve
- Add a rosemary sprig and a lemon wheel. Give a gentle stir, and enjoy your sparkling winter wonderland!
Notes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: Store leftover botanical base in a sealed jar for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Freeze base in ice-cube trays for easy single-serve mocktails.
Reheating: Not applicable — this drink is best served cold and crisp.
🥄 Variations
Citrus Wonderland: Add grapefruit peel or orange slices for a brighter flavor.
Berry Winter Tonic: Add blueberry or raspberry puree before topping with tonic.
Elderflower Twist: Mix in ½ oz elderflower syrup for a floral, luxurious touch.
Spiced Holiday Tonic: Add a cinnamon stick and star anise to your infusion for Christmas warmth.
Frosted Pear Fizz: Use sparkling pear juice instead of water for a sweeter, more festive version.
Minty Snow Tonic: Add fresh mint leaves for a cool contrast.
Cran-Rosemary Cooler: Replace pear juice with cranberry juice for a red-and-green holiday look.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. What does this taste like?
It’s crisp, slightly herbal, and delicately sweet — like a citrusy winter forest with sparkling fizz. 2. What can I use instead of juniper berries?
Try a small pinch of crushed coriander seeds or rosemary for a similar aroma. 3. Can I make it ahead?
Yes — prepare the infusion base in advance and chill. Add tonic just before serving. 4. Can kids drink this?
Absolutely! It’s completely alcohol-free and safe for everyone. 5. Can I use store-bought non-alcoholic gin?
Yes, just skip the homemade base and mix 2 oz non-alcoholic gin with tonic and pear juice. 6. How can I make it less bitter?
Use sparkling water instead of tonic or add a dash more honey or syrup. 7. What type of tonic water works best?
Classic Indian tonic water or light tonic for a balanced flavor. 8. Can I make this as a large batch for parties?
Yes — multiply ingredients by 4 and mix in a large pitcher. Add tonic and ice right before serving. 9. What’s a festive garnish idea?
Float a rosemary sprig and a few cranberries for that snowy holiday look. 10. Can I serve it warm?
No — it’s best enjoyed cold and bubbly. For a warm version, turn it into a “Winter Pear Tonic Tea” by skipping tonic and serving the infusion heated. 🏁 Conclusion This Winter Wonderland Gin and Tonic Mocktail is the definition of classy holiday cheer — crisp, refreshing, and filled with botanical flavor. It’s the kind of drink that elevates any moment, from a cozy night by the fireplace to a glittering Christmas party. The pear adds natural sweetness, the rosemary and juniper bring forest notes, and the tonic gives that perfect sparkling bite. Elegant enough for adults, fun enough for everyone, this mocktail proves that sophistication doesn’t need spirits — just the spirit of the season. ❄️✨ So, raise a glass to winter magic — cool, calm, and beautifully alcohol-free.
It’s crisp, slightly herbal, and delicately sweet — like a citrusy winter forest with sparkling fizz. 2. What can I use instead of juniper berries?
Try a small pinch of crushed coriander seeds or rosemary for a similar aroma. 3. Can I make it ahead?
Yes — prepare the infusion base in advance and chill. Add tonic just before serving. 4. Can kids drink this?
Absolutely! It’s completely alcohol-free and safe for everyone. 5. Can I use store-bought non-alcoholic gin?
Yes, just skip the homemade base and mix 2 oz non-alcoholic gin with tonic and pear juice. 6. How can I make it less bitter?
Use sparkling water instead of tonic or add a dash more honey or syrup. 7. What type of tonic water works best?
Classic Indian tonic water or light tonic for a balanced flavor. 8. Can I make this as a large batch for parties?
Yes — multiply ingredients by 4 and mix in a large pitcher. Add tonic and ice right before serving. 9. What’s a festive garnish idea?
Float a rosemary sprig and a few cranberries for that snowy holiday look. 10. Can I serve it warm?
No — it’s best enjoyed cold and bubbly. For a warm version, turn it into a “Winter Pear Tonic Tea” by skipping tonic and serving the infusion heated. 🏁 Conclusion This Winter Wonderland Gin and Tonic Mocktail is the definition of classy holiday cheer — crisp, refreshing, and filled with botanical flavor. It’s the kind of drink that elevates any moment, from a cozy night by the fireplace to a glittering Christmas party. The pear adds natural sweetness, the rosemary and juniper bring forest notes, and the tonic gives that perfect sparkling bite. Elegant enough for adults, fun enough for everyone, this mocktail proves that sophistication doesn’t need spirits — just the spirit of the season. ❄️✨ So, raise a glass to winter magic — cool, calm, and beautifully alcohol-free.