Description
A refreshing and festive mocktail perfect for holiday celebrations, combining fresh cherries, lime, and mint for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and mashed
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3–4 cups sparkling water or soda
- Handful of fresh mint leaves, torn
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Pit and mash the fresh cherries in a large mixing bowl.
- Add lime juice and mint leaves to the crushed cherries, let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a large pitcher to remove solids.
- Pour in sparkling water or soda and gently stir.
- Serve in glasses filled with ice, garnish with extra cherries and mint.
Notes
Use fresh, seasonal ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of soda used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mocktail, holiday drink, cherry beverage, festive drink, family recipe