Cheers, friends! This Cherry Mocktail recipe is loaded with fresh cherry flavor and makes the perfect non-alcoholic drink. If you're looking for the perfect nightcap for busy weeknights, add this easy mocktail recipe to your radar. It's a simple, basic recipe that kids and adults can enjoy!
This non-alcoholic cocktail is so much fun to make! It's quickly become one of my new favorite recipes. The flavor mimics a classic Shirley Temple but with a fresh flavor.
Not only is it a great option to wind down with at the end of the day, but this simple mocktail recipe is a fun option that the whole family can enjoy.
Be sure to check out this Kiwi Mocktail and this Raspberry Mocktail for two other super yummy flavors.
Ingredients
- Cherry puree - The star of this cherry drink! We make it by blending thawed frozen cherries with their juice.
- Fresh lime juice - Pairs perfectly with the flavor of tart cherries.
- Simple syrup - Adds a pop of sweetness.
- Seltzer - You can use plain or any flavor of sparkling water for this drink.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make a Cherry Mocktail
Step One: Put ice in a glass. Add the cherry puree. Add the simple syrup.
Step Two: Top it off with the sparkling soda. Stir carefully. Add a garnish and enjoy.
Top Tip
You can make your own cherry puree by adding thawed frozen cherries to a blender or food processor.
Substitutions
- Sweetener - A lot of various sweeteners will pair well with the flavor of cherry drinks. You can add maple syrup, agave nectar, or anything else that you like.Â
- Tart cherry juice - If you have tart cherry juice, you can swap that in for the cherry puree. You may need to add extra simple syrup to balance the tartness.
Variations
- Club soda - You can switch flavors up a bit by trying this with club soda, lemon-lime soda, prebiotic soda, or other fun flavor ideas.
- Flavor additions - Add a pop of flavor and stir with a cinnamon stick. You can also garnish with a sprig of mint or top with fresh cherries for more cherry flavor. Squeeze in some citrus juice or lemon juice, and top with lime zest for other flavor options.
- Juice - Using juices is a fun way to vary flavors, too. Orange juice is a great mix to add, as well as a little bit of cranberry juice.
See this Pina Colada Mocktail for another refreshing drink!
Equipment
If you want to be fancy, you can use a cocktail shaker to make this tart cherry juice mocktail, but it's really not necessary! All you really need is a food processor or blender for the best results.
Storage
Due to the ease of this simple mocktail, I recommend making and enjoying it fresh. If you do make this ahead of time, you'll want to keep it stored in the fridge and stir well before serving. Also, be sure that you don't store it with ice, as that will water it down.
Common Questions
I'm all about using frozen cherries because I'm looking for a thicker texture. If you want to use fresh cherries, then that's fine as well - just know that it won't have that "slushy" texture to it, like it would when using frozen cherries.Â
I don't recommend trying to blend or add crushed ice to "thicken" the drink, as this usually results in chunks of ice, and that, to me, isn't a desirable consistency when sipping a drink.
Related
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- Honey Citrus Mint Tea Recipe
- Sweet Iced Coffee Recipe
- Biscoff Milkshake
- Vanilla Coffee Frappuccino Recipe
📖 Recipe
Cherry Mocktail
Ingredients
- 3 oz cherry puree
- 2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 2.5 oz simple syrup
- 12 oz seltzer
Cherry Puree
- ¾ cup thawed frozen cherries with juice
Instructions
- Put ice in a rocks glass.
- Add the cherry puree.
- Add simple syrup.
- Top off with the soda. Stir gently.
- Garnish and serve.
Cherry Puree
- Thaw the frozen cherries. Blend in a small blender or food processor.
Nutrition
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