Description
A refreshing spiked cherry limeade bursting with sweet-tart flavors, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (or more to taste)
- 2 cups sparkling water (or soda water)
- Optional: splash of your favorite non-alcoholic spirit or ginger ale
- Ice cubes for serving
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries: If using fresh cherries, wash and pit them. If using frozen cherries, let them thaw for a few minutes.
- Combine the ingredients: In a blender, combine cherries, lime juice, and simple syrup. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture: Use a fine-mesh sieve to strain the blended mixture into a large pitcher.
- Add sparkle: Pour in the sparkling water and stir gently.
- Serve over ice: Fill glasses with ice and pour the spiked cherry limeade over the top.
- Garnish and enjoy: Top with fresh cherries and a mint leaf for presentation.
Notes
For a mocktail version, simply omit the alcohol and enjoy the refreshing mix!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Cocktail
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg