Cherry Limeade Mocktail
A refreshing cherry limeade mocktail that balances tangy and sweet without being syrupy, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 Fresh Limes (for juice and slices)
- 1 cup Cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp Sugar or Honey (more or less to taste)
- 2 cups Sparkling Water (choose your favorite)
- Ice (as needed for serving)
Instructions
- Pit the cherries and muddle them in the bottom of a big glass pitcher or jar with sugar or honey to get some juice out.
- Squeeze in the limes and add more sugar if desired.
- Add plenty of ice and pour the sparkling water over everything.
- Stir gently and garnish with slices of lime and whole cherries.
- Top with a sprig of mint and serve immediately. Optionally, chill the pitcher for an hour before serving.
Notes
This mocktail can be made ahead of time, mixing the fruit and sweetener but adding sparkling water just before serving to maintain carbonation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mocktail, summer drink, cherry limeade, refreshing beverage, non-alcoholic drink