Description
Bold, tart, and refreshingly fizzy, this Dark Cherry Mocktail blends antioxidant-rich cherry juice with lime, natural sweeteners, and sparkling water for the perfect alcohol-free sipper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tart cherry juice (100% pure)
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- ¼ tsp Celtic sea salt
- Chilled sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: fresh thyme, lime slices, or frozen cherries
Instructions
- Zest and juice the limes. Set out all ingredients.
- In a shaker or mixing glass, combine cherry juice, lime juice, sweetener, zest, vanilla (if using), and sea salt. Stir or shake until fully mixed.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes. Chill glasses beforehand for extra refreshment.
- Strain mocktail mixture over the ice to remove zest and undissolved bits.
- Top with sparkling water. Pour slowly to retain fizz.
- Garnish with lime wheel, frozen cherries, or fresh thyme. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use only 100% tart cherry juice for best flavor. Prepare base ahead but always add sparkling water just before serving to maintain carbonation.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mocktail
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 78
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dark cherry, mocktail, non-alcoholic, refreshing drink, lime, sparkling water