This easy cherry mocktail recipe with lime tastes similar to beloved Sonic Cherry Limeade, but with far fewer calories! Easy to make, and even easier to sip on, this refreshing mocktail is the perfect choice the whole family can enjoy on a hot summer day.
You guys know I love mocktail recipes. They’re a great way to include kids and those abstaining from alcohol in the fun. In addition to our mojito mocktail and grapefruit mocktail, this cherry lime mocktail is always on heavy rotation in our house during the summertime.
Plus, this simple drink recipe uses minimal ingredients and can be mixed up quickly. Quick, easy, and delicious? That’s a winner in my book!
While some sparkling water mocktails can leave you underwhelmed, this refreshing cherry lime mocktail has a great flavor profile with the perfect balance of sweet and tart. And you can sip on it happy knowing that this drink doesn’t have the extra calories or sugar from soda!
A cherry lime mocktail is a great option for those looking for mocktails for pregnancy, mocktails for kids, or non alcoholic drinks to serve at a party. Also a great drink option for when you’re just hanging out at home, because it’s always a good time for a fun mocktail.
Jump to:
- What is a Mocktail?
- Why You’ll Love This Cherry Lime Mocktail Recipe
- Ingredients for This Cherry Lime Drink
- Tart Cherry Mocktail Recipe Variations
- Prefer a Cherry Lime Cocktail Instead?
- How to Make This Cherry Mocktail with Lime
- Helpful Equipment
- More Recipes To Try
- 📖 Cherry Lime Mocktail
- More Non-Alcoholic Beverages to Try
What is a Mocktail?
Mocktails are specialty non-alcoholic drinks. Sometimes they are non-alcoholic versions of cocktails, and sometimes they are fun drink recipes all on their own. Mocktails are great for those wishing to abstain from alcohol, for kids, and for pregnant women.
Why You’ll Love This Cherry Lime Mocktail Recipe
Quick and easy recipe to make! Measure, stir, and enjoy. That’s it!
Awesome Flavor. This delicious drink has a lovely cherry flavor with just the right amount of lime… the perfect balance of flavors!
So refreshing! This tasty drink is the perfect choice for a hot day.
Ingredients for This Cherry Lime Drink
Cherry Simple Syrup. You can use homemade cherry simple syrup or store-bought cherry syrup.
Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice. You really can’t beat fresh lime juice in this recipe, but in a pinch, the bottled lime juice will do just fine.
Lime Sparkling Water. Using lime sparkling water is a great way to reduce sugar and calories in our mocktail but still add lime flavor! Use whatever brand of lime sparkling water you enjoy best to make your sparkling cherry limeade mocktail.
Ice Cubes for Serving. Just enough to keep your drink nice and cold.
Optional Garnish: Fresh Cherries, Lime Slices or a Lime Wedge, a sprig of fresh mint, or a combination are lovely options for serving.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Tart Cherry Mocktail Recipe Variations
Replace the lime sparkling water with lemon-lime soda. If you’d like your drink a little sweeter, or you happen to have lemon-lime soda on hand, you can replace the lime sparkling water 1-for-1 in this recipe.
Use club soda in place of the lime sparkling water. If you have club soda on hand, you can definitely use it for this recipe. If doing so, I’d recommend adding a little extra lime juice.
Muddle in some fresh sweet cherries. If you’re in the midst of cherry season, it’s the perfect time to add some fresh fruit to your drink! To do so, remove the stems and pits from 2-3 cherries, and then muddle the fruit with your simple syrup in the bottom of your glass.
Muddle in some maraschino cherries. If you’ve got a jar of maraschino cherries sitting in your bar cart or pantry, you can always add a few to your drink! To do so, add 2-3 cherries to the bottom of your glass and muddle the fruit with your simple syrup.
Prefer a Cherry Lime Cocktail Instead?
If you’d prefer to make the adult version of this mocktail instead, add 1-2oz of vodka to your drink.
How to Make This Cherry Mocktail with Lime
Fill a lowball (or rocks glass) full of ice.
Add cherry simple syrup and lime juice to the glass.
Top with lime sparkling water and stir to combine.
Garnish with a slice of lime and a cherry if desired.
Enjoy!
Helpful Equipment
More Recipes To Try
📖 Cherry Lime Mocktail
Ingredients
- 1 oz cherry simple syrup
- 1 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 4-6 oz lime sparkling water
- ice
- Optional Garnish: Fresh Cherries, Lime Slices or a Lime Wedge, a sprig of fresh mint, or a combination are lovely options for serving.
Instructions
- Fill a lowball (or rocks glass) full of ice
- Add cherry simple syrup and lime juice to the glass
- Top with lime sparkling water and stir to combine
- Garnish with a slice of lime and a cherry if desired
- Enjoy!
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