Description
A refreshing cocktail that combines tart cherries and zesty lime for a delightful summer sip, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cherry juice (or fresh cherries, pureed)
- 1/2 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Lime slices (for garnish)
- Fresh cherries (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the cherry base: If using fresh cherries, pit and puree them in a blender until smooth. If using cherry juice, just pour it into a mixing bowl.
- Mix it up: In the same bowl, add the freshly squeezed lime juice and sugar. Stir well until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a sweet-tart base.
- Sparkle and chill: Gradually add the sparkling water to the mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Serve with style: Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the cherry limeade over the top. Add lime slices and fresh cherries as a gorgeous garnish.
- Sip and enjoy: Take a delightful sip, feel the cold refreshment envelop you, and share this summer-loved drink with friends!
Notes
Make it ahead by preparing the cherry-lime base a few hours in advance. Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg