Alcohol Free Cherry-Lime Rickey
The perfect cocktail or zero-proof drink, this Cherry Lime Rickey recipe will be sure to quench your thirst with the perfect blend of sweet and tart! A homemade cherry simple syrup does the trick! Served over ice and garnished with a lime, this is a terrific alcohol free drink recipe for parties and casual gatherings!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 6 fresh or frozen cherries pitted and roughly chopped
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 2 ounces cherry infused simple syrup *see below*
- chilled club soda
- ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker or large glass, muddle together the fresh cherries and lime juice.
- Next, fill 2 good sized tumbler glasses (or one very large glass, if a single serving) with ice, and place a small sieve on top.
- Strain the lime & cherry mix into the glass, and discard the cherry remnants. (We tried keeping them, but they always plug up the straw, and make drinking a challenge.)
- Now, add the cherry simple syrup and top with the club soda.
- Stir gently, and garnish with a lime round or a cherry.
- This drink benefits from resting for a few minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen cherries work great for this recipe!
- Fresh lime juice is best!
- If you do want to add a little kick to your drink, 1 ounce of floral gin or smooth vodka, can turn this cocktail into an adult beverage.