About the Recipe
The Golden Hour Quince, also known as a Quince Vanilla Sparkler, turns one of fall’s most underrated fruits into a radiant, sparkling sip. With silky quince purée, a touch of vanilla syrup, and bright lemon juice topped with bubbles, this recipe is a refreshing yet cozy fall cocktail or mocktail. It’s light, golden, and elegant — the kind of drink that glows like the late-afternoon sky.
Ingredients
2 oz quince juice or purée
½ oz vanilla syrup
½ oz lemon juice
Sparkling water or prosecco, to top
Ice
Instructions
Step 1
Shake quince, vanilla syrup, and lemon with ice.
Step 2
Strain into a chilled coupe or highball with fresh ice.
Step 3
Top with sparkling water (mocktail) or prosecco (cocktail).
Tips
Make quince syrup by simmering peeled quince with sugar + water.
Hosting? Batch the quince, vanilla, and lemon base ahead of time.
Boost the flavor with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for added fall spice.
Serving Tips
Glass: Coupe or flute
Garnish: Thin quince slice or vanilla bean
Vibe: Sunlight fading through the window, conversations slowing into laughter