Cherry-Sage Sparkler
A refreshing drink that blends the sweetness of cherries with the earthy flavor of sage, perfect for hot days and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Alcoholic
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted sweet cherries
- 4 fresh sage leaves
- 1 cup chilled sparkling water
- Juice of 1/2 orange
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
- Ice
Instructions
- Wash the cherries and ensure they are pitted.
- In a glass, combine the cherries and sage leaves, and gently crush them with a muddler or spoon.
- Add the juice of half an orange and, if desired, maple syrup.
- Strain the mixture into a new glass filled with ice.
- Top with chilled sparkling water and garnish with a whole cherry and a sage leaf.
Notes
Best served cold. Store any leftover mixture (without sparkling water) in the fridge for up to one day, and do not freeze the finished drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: refreshing drink, cherry, sage, summer drinks, non-alcoholic beverage
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