Korean-Inspired Soju Pear Fizz
A light and refreshing cocktail combining smooth soju with pear nectar and a splash of sparkling water, garnished with a thin pear slice. This Korean recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together soju, pear nectar, fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz soju
- 1.5 oz pear nectar
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz sparkling water
- 1 thin slice pear slice
- enough to fill glass ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a tall Collins glass with ice cubes to the top.
- Step 2: In a shaker filled halfway with ice, pour 2 oz soju, 1.5 oz pear nectar, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 3: Shake gently for 10 seconds to chill and mix.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared Collins glass.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir gently once to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish by floating a thin pear slice vertically against the inside of the glass.
