Description
A refreshing and tart Spiked Cherry Limeade cocktail that’s perfect for any occasion, balancing sweet and zesty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry juice (unsweetened)
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup simple syrup (or adjust to taste)
- Sparkling water or soda
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cherries and lime slices for garnish
- Optional: a splash of your favorite non-alcoholic spirit
Instructions
- Juicing the limes: Start by juicing fresh limes until you have one cup.
- Mixing the base: In a large pitcher, combine the cherry juice and lime juice.
- Sweeten to taste: Add the simple syrup slowly, tasting as you go.
- Add sparkling water: Just before serving, pour in sparkling water or soda.
- Serve over ice: Fill individual glasses with ice cubes.
- Garnish and enjoy: Garnish with fresh cherries and lime slices.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the cherry-lime mixture in advance. Store the mixture in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg