This refreshing non-alcoholic Tart Cherry Limeade is made with simple ingredients, makes a large batch, and the recipe has plenty of options for substitutions!
1/4cup freshly squeezedlime juice(from about 2 or 3 limes)
1cuptart cherry juice
3/4cupgranulated sugar
12ozfrozen cherriesunsweetened is what I like to use
60ozlime flavored sparkling water(I buy cans, so I use 5 12 oz cans)
For Serving
ice cubes
lime wedges/slices
sprigs of mint(optional - for garnish)
Instructions
Add lime juice, cherry juice, and granulated sugar to a small saucepan. Heat over MED LOW heat and stir for just a minute or two, until the sugar dissolves.
Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for about 5 minutes.
Add frozen cherries to a large pitcher and top with the juice mixture once it's cooled a bit.
Slowly pour in the lime flavored sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour cherry limeade in the glasses. Garnish with a lime slice/wedge and a sprig of mint for a fun finish.
To Make Ahead:
Complete steps 1 and 2, then add the juice mixture to a jar with a lid, and refrigerate.
Pour about 2-3 Tbsp of the juice mixture into each serving glass, top with several frozen cherries, and fill the glass up the rest of the way with the sparkling water.