Description
This refreshing Midnight Tart Cherry Mocktail combines the natural tartness of cherry juice with zesty lime, a hint of honey or maple syrup, and a subtle touch of vanilla and sea salt. Perfectly balanced and lightly effervescent with sparkling water, this mocktail is a delicious and healthy non-alcoholic drink to enjoy any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Mocktail Base
- 1/2 cup (4 oz) tart cherry juice
- 1 medium lime, zest and juice
- 2 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp Celtic sea salt
To Serve
- Sparkling water, about 1/2 cup
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedge for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the base of the mocktail. Add the tart cherry juice, lime zest, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and Celtic sea salt into a jar. If desired, add a serving of magnesium supplement at this step. Then either shake the jar vigorously for 30 seconds or mix thoroughly using a frother until all ingredients are well combined.
- Combine with sparkling water and serve. Fill a glass with ice cubes, then pour the prepared mocktail base over the ice. Top off the glass with about 1/2 cup of sparkling water. Stir gently to combine and add a lime wedge for garnish if desired. Enjoy immediately for best freshness and fizziness.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Adding a serving of magnesium supplement is optional but can enhance the nutritional benefits.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Serve immediately after combining with sparkling water to preserve carbonation.
- This mocktail is naturally gluten-free and low fat.
