Description
This Batch Midnight Tart Cherry Mocktail is a refreshing, natural beverage featuring tart cherry juice, fresh lime, and a hint of vanilla. Sweetened with honey and balanced with Celtic sea salt, this mocktail combines the bright flavors of lime and cherry with sparkling water for a perfect non-alcoholic drink ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Mocktail Concentrate
- 1 cup (8 oz) tart cherry juice
- 1/2 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup honey
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt
To Serve
- Sparkling water (recommended: Gerolsteiner), amount as needed
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Make the concentrate: In a jar or blender, combine tart cherry juice, lime juice, honey, lime zest, vanilla extract, and Celtic sea salt. Shake vigorously or blend for 2 minutes until the mixture is slightly frothy. This creates a flavorful concentrate for the mocktail.
- Store the concentrate: Transfer the concentrate to a container with a lid and refrigerate. It will keep fresh for up to 4 days, making it easy to prepare in advance.
- Prepare the mocktail: When ready to serve, shake the concentrate well to recombine any settled ingredients. Fill a glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Assemble the drink: Pour 1/2 cup of the tart cherry limeade concentrate over the ice, then top off with 1/2 cup of sparkling water. The ideal ratio of concentrate to sparkling water is 1:1 for balanced flavor.
- Serve and enjoy: Stir gently if needed and serve immediately as a refreshing, naturally sweetened mocktail perfect for any gathering or a cooling treat.
Notes
- The concentrate can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Adjust the honey quantity for desired sweetness depending on personal preference or tartness of cherry juice.
- Use high-quality sparkling water like Gerolsteiner for best flavor and effervescence.
- For a variation, garnish with a lime wheel or fresh cherries.
