Cherry Limeade Spritzer
A bright, tangy, and refreshing cherry limeade spritzer made with fresh cherries, lime juice, sparkling water, and a touch of vanilla. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh Bing cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 large fresh limes, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 3 cups chilled sparkling water
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes, as needed (crushed preferred)
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Lime slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pit and halve about 1 cup of fresh Bing cherries. If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain excess liquid.
- Juice 2 large limes until you have about 3 tablespoons of juice. Add lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to the cherries in a blender or food processor.
- Blend the mixture until smooth and vibrant with no large chunks. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
- Optional: Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher for a smoother texture, pressing gently to extract all juice and flavor.
- Stir in 1/4 cup simple syrup. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Slowly pour in 3 cups chilled sparkling water, stirring gently to combine without losing fizz.
- Fill glasses with crushed ice, pour the spritzer over the ice, and garnish with lime slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Vanilla extract adds subtle depth. Pour sparkling water slowly and stir gently to preserve fizz. Prepare cherry-lime base ahead and chill before mixing with sparkling water. For a smoother spritzer, strain the puree. Can substitute simple syrup with natural sweeteners like honey or agave. Frozen cherries can be used if thawed and drained.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oun
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
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