Description
This tart cherry mocktail combines tart cherry juice, lime, sparkling water, and vanilla for a refreshing healthy nightcap.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup tart cherry juice
- Zest and juice of 1 medium lime
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and zest the lime, then juice it.
- Fill a serving glass with ice.
- Add tart cherry juice, lime zest, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt to a jar.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds until combined.
- Pour the mixture over ice.
- Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use chilled sparkling water for the best fizzy texture.
- Fresh lime juice gives the brightest flavor.
- You can add magnesium powder if desired.
- Store the cherry mixture separately and add sparkling water before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 17
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0