Description
Cherry Limeade Fizz is a refreshing summer mocktail made with fresh cherries and lime juice, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 8–10 limes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices and cherries for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, lime juice, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the cherries soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for about 15 minutes.
- Once cooled, strain the cherry-lime mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- Add the sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently to combine.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the cherry limeade over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with lime slices and a few whole cherries. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a sweeter drink, adjust the sugar to taste or add a splash of simple syrup.
- Try adding fresh mint leaves for an extra refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg