An easy Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail made with frozen tart cherries, tart cherry concentrate, fresh lime juice, and sparkling cherry water.
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One Sip and Youโre Hooked!
With Valentineโs Day coming up, I figured a fun and tasty drink was in order to go along with my tradition of steak and creme brรปlรฉe. This tart cherry mocktail fits the bill! Itโs festive, delicious, and totally kid-friendly.
I love sharing a special drink with my husband on Valentineโs Day, but itโs just as fun to make something for my boys.
Since I usually stick to milk and water for the kids, any colorful drink feels extra special to them. And these? Theyโre a hit! Even better, theyโre low in sugar and packed with antioxidants.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Tip |
|---|---|
| Frozen tart cherries | Make sure theyโre pitted and slightly thawed before using. |
| Tart cherry concentrate | A little goes a long way. Taste before adding more. |
| Sparkling cherry water | Any berry flavor works. Plain soda with a splash of cherry extract is fine too. |
| Fresh lime juice | Roll the lime first to get more juice for this mocktail. |
How To Make Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail
- Load glasses: Add thawed tart cherries to four glasses.
- Add flavor: Stir in cherry concentrate, sugar, lime juice, and torn mint.
- Muddle: Press with a spoon until cherries break down and sugar dissolves.
- Ice & fizz: Fill with crushed ice and top with cherry sparkling water.
- Garnish & serve: Add mint and a lime slice. Serve right away.
Make-ahead tip: Keep cherries, concentrate, and lime juice chilled separately; assemble just before serving for the best bubbles.
Variations
- Swap lime for lemon for extra brightness in this tart cherry juice mocktail.
- Splash in coconut water for a tropical edge.
- Stir in a drop of vanilla for a cream-soda vibe.
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Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail Recipe
Equipment
- 4 glasses
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen tart cherries thawed
- 2 tablespoons 100% tart cherry concentrate
- 8 teaspoons superfine sugar
- 2 limes
- 1 bunch Fresh mint
- 3 cups wild cherry-flavored sparkling water
- lime for garnish, optional
- Pebble ice or crushed ice
Instructionsย
- Set out 4 glasses. Divide the cherries evenly among the glasses.
- Add in 1/2 tablespoon tart cherry concentrate, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves into each glass.
- Mash everything together with the back of a wooden spoon.
- Fill up the glasses with pebble or crushed ice, then fill to the top with the cherry-flavored sparking water. (Divide the sparkling water evenly among the four glasses).
- If desired, garnish with additional mint leaves and a sliced lime.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I love cocktails and the fruity ones are my favorite, I can see this one on my hand this Saturday:)
Hey girl- this looks so tasty!
Love making cocktails with cherries! So festive for Valentineโs Day. Cheers!