Description
This Batch Midnight Tart Cherry Mocktail is a refreshing and tangy non-alcoholic beverage combining tart cherry juice, lime, honey, and a hint of vanilla. It’s quick to prepare, perfect for serving chilled, and offers a delightful balance of sweet, tart, and bubbly flavors ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Concentrate Ingredients
- 1 cup (8 oz) tart cherry juice
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt
For Serving
- Sparkling water (such as Gerolsteiner), chilled
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Make the concentrate: Combine the tart cherry juice, lime juice, honey, lime zest, vanilla extract, and Celtic sea salt in a jar or blender. Shake vigorously or blend for 2 minutes until the mixture becomes slightly frothy. Store this concentrate in the refrigerator, where it will keep fresh for up to 4 days.
- Prep the mocktail and serve: When ready to serve, shake the cherry limeade concentrate well to remix the ingredients. Fill a glass halfway with ice, then pour 1/2 cup of the concentrate over the ice. Top off the glass with 1/2 cup of chilled sparkling water, maintaining a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to sparkling water. Stir gently if desired, and enjoy immediately for a refreshing mocktail.
Notes
- The concentrate can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days for quick mocktail assembly.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to taste.
- Using freshly squeezed lime juice and zest enhances the citrus flavor.
- Gerolsteiner sparkling water is recommended for its balanced mineral content but any high-quality sparkling water will work.
- Serve over plenty of ice for the best refreshment.
