Cool down on a hot day with this tart-sweet drink that is perfect for any occasion. Look for cherry juice in the produce or natural foods section. Simple syrup is made of equal parts water and sugar; it can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
By Irene Fong and The Test Kitchen
Source: Canadian Living Magazine: July 2013
Prep time 5 minutes
Total time 5 minutes
Portion size 1
Ingredients
1/4 cup (60 mL) pitted sweet cherries
1/4 cup (60 mL) black cherry juice
2 tsp (10 mL) simple syrup, (recipe, below)
2 tsp (10 mL) lime juice
1/3 cup (75 mL) sparkling water
2 thin slices lime
Preparation
In glass, muddle cherries with ladle or wooden spoon.
Add cherry juice, simple syrup and lime juice; stir in sparkling water. Add ice cubes and lime slices.
Cherry-Lime Vodka
Stir in 1-1/2 oz (3 tbsp) vodka to make an adult version.
Simple Syrup
Bring equal parts sugar and water to boil; simmer, stirring, until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Let cool completely before using.
Cherry Ice Cubes
Add 2 pitted cherry halves and small mint leaf to each well of ice cube tray. Top with water and freeze.
Nutritional Information Per serving: about
cal 100 pro 1g total fat 0 sat. fat 0
carb 25g dietary fibre 0 sugar 21g chol 0mg
sodium 4mg potassium 242mg
% RDI:
calcium 2 iron 1 vit A 1 vit C 10
folate 1
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