Description
This refreshing Batch Midnight Tart Cherry Mocktail combines the tartness of cherry juice and lime with honey’s natural sweetness, enhanced by lime zest and vanilla extract. Perfect for a non-alcoholic beverage, it’s easy to make in advance and served sparkling with water for a crisp, fizzy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Mocktail Concentrate
- 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
To Serve
- Sparkling water (favorite is 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 about 2 minutes until the mixture is slightly frothy. This creates a flavorful base for your mocktail.
- Store the concentrate: Place the prepared concentrate in the fridge to chill and preserve. It can be stored for up to 4 days, making it convenient to prepare ahead of time.
- Prepare the mocktail to serve: When ready to enjoy, shake the concentrate well to re-mix the ingredients. Fill a glass halfway with ice (preferably your everyday cup). Pour 1/2 cup of the cherry limeade concentrate into the glass.
- Add sparkling water: 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 needed and serve immediately for a refreshing, fizzy mocktail.
Notes
- The concentrate can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, allowing you to prepare in advance for gatherings.
- Adjust the honey amount to your preferred sweetness level or use a vegan sweetener if desired.
- Use fresh lime zest for the best aroma and flavor.
- Sparking water can be substituted with other brands or plain soda water depending on preference.
- This mocktail is best served cold with plenty of ice for optimal refreshment.
