Our CLEAR SKY MOCKTAIL RECIPE
Light, uplifting, and beautifully balanced — the Clear Sky is a refined alcohol-free highball designed for effortless sipping. Built around a non-alcoholic aperitif such as Everleaf Forest or Wilfred’s, it blends orchard-fresh pear juice, citrus brightness, and a touch of agave sweetness, all lengthened with crisp soda water.
The result is a drink that feels grown-up and complex without the alcohol. Botanical, gently fruity, and sparkling clean on the finish, it’s ideal for aperitif hours, mindful drinking moments, or anyone seeking a sophisticated zero-ABV serve.
Ingredients in the Cocktail
Non-Alcoholic Aperitif
Everleaf Forest or Wilfred’s provide the botanical backbone of the drink. Expect layered notes of herbs, citrus peel, and gentle bitterness that replicate the structure of traditional aperitifs.
Pear Juice
Pear juice adds soft orchard sweetness and a rounded fruit body. It smooths the botanicals and gives the drink a mellow, elegant profile.
Fresh Lemon Juice
A small measure of lemon sharpens the flavour and balances the sweetness from the pear and agave, keeping the serve crisp and refreshing.
Agave Syrup
Agave provides clean, natural sweetness that dissolves easily into cold drinks. It enhances fruit flavours without overpowering the botanicals.
Soda Water
The soda lengthens the drink and adds effervescence, creating a light, sparkling finish that makes the cocktail easy to sip.
Expert Tip
Chill your soda water beforehand to maintain maximum carbonation. For added aroma, garnish with a thin pear slice or a sprig of thyme to complement the botanical aperitif notes.
ingredients
- 50ml Non-Alcoholic Aperitif (e.g. Everleaf Forest or Wilfred’s)
- 30ml Pear Juice
- 5ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 5ml Agave Syrup
- Soda Water (to top)
- Ice
accessories
- Highball glass
- Jigger or measuring spoon
- Bar spoon
Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice
- Add the non-alcoholic aperitif, pear juice, lemon juice, and agave syrup
- Stir gently to combine
- Top with chilled soda water
- Stir once more lightly and serve