Mandarin Pear Sunrise

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Brighten up your day with the refreshing and visually stunning Mandarin Pear Sunrise—a delightful fruit-infused mocktail that's as delicious as it is beautiful. This easy, no-cook recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe pear and juicy mandarin oranges, balanced by a hint of tangy lemon juice and a touch of honey. The magic happens when you layer cold sparkling water and vibrant pomegranate juice for a striking “sunrise” effect in your glass. Served over ice and garnished with fresh mint leaves, this drink is perfect for brunches, summer gatherings, or as a quick pick-me-up. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe yields two servings of sparkling, fruity perfection. Perfect for anyone seeking a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage that’s both Instagram-worthy and packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 10 min
• Servings: 2 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

8 items

• 1 ripe pear
• 2 mandarin oranges
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 cup cold sparkling water
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
• 6 ice cubes
• 4 leaves fresh mint leaves

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Peel the ripe pear, core it, and chop it into small pieces.

2. Peel the mandarin oranges and separate the segments, removing any seeds.

3. In a blender, combine the chopped pear, mandarin segments, fresh lemon juice, and honey. Blend until smooth.

4. Strain the blended mixture using a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher to remove any pulp for a smoother texture.

5. Fill two glasses with 3 ice cubes each.

6. Evenly distribute the strained pear and mandarin juice into the glasses, filling them about 3/4 full.

7. Carefully pour the sparkling water into each glass, leaving some space at the top.

8. Slowly drizzle 1 tablespoon of pomegranate juice over the back of a spoon into each glass to create a layered 'sunrise' effect.

9. Garnish each drink with 2 fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (351.8g)

Calories		148
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		0.4 g	0%
	Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		6 mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate		38.7 g	14%
	Dietary Fiber	4.6 g	16%
	Total Sugars	30.3 g
Protein		1.1 g	2%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		49 mg	4%
Iron		0.4 mg	2%
Potassium		305 mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9 cal (2.7%%)

Protein: 9 cal (2.9%%)

Carbs: 309 cal (94.3%%)