Description
This Tart Cherry Mocktail is the perfect balance of tart, sweet, and subtly savory. Tart cherry juice pairs with lime, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt, while honey or maple syrup smooths it out. Enjoy over ice or with sparkling water for a refreshing, antioxidant-rich sip.
Ingredients
Units
- 1/2 cup tart cherry juice (unsweetened)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 small pinch sea salt
- Sparkling water and ice, for serving
Instructions
- In a small glass or cocktail shaker, combine the tart cherry juice, lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla, and sea salt. Stir or shake vigorously until the sweetener is fully dissolved and the mixture is well blended.
- Pour into a glass over ice.
- Top with sparkling water and garnish with a lime wedge or fresh cherries.
Notes
Make it a pitcher: Multiply the recipe by 4 or more and serve it in a pitcher over ice.
