If you’re looking for a drink that’s bright and refreshing, this Cherry Lime Spritz Mocktail is it.

"Cherry Lime Spritz Mocktail: More Than Just A Mocktail" with a background of a cherry lime spitz an shaker tin, jigger and spent lime.

Perfect for a hot summer day or part of a recovery routine*, this cherry lime spritz offers more than just great taste.

Featuring:

Tart cherry juice, which has gotten the spotlight in recent years for is sports recovery effects and sleep improvement* [1,2].
Strawberries full of natural sweetness and antioxidants strawberries help to give this Mocktails a flavor twist from other cherry lime spritzes.

Tart cherry juice is a powerful source of anthocyanins, plant compounds also found in strawberries and blueberries, which give these fruits their antioxidant properties.

Tart cherry juice has been primarily studied in doses ranging from 8 to 16 fl oz, taken 1 to 2 times per day, for benefits related to sleep, workout recovery, and anti-inflammatory properties [1,2]. Although this recipe contains 2 oz of tart cherry juice, this amount is insufficient to reach the effective doses observed in studies. Feel free to adjust the ingredient ratios to increase the amount if desired, or consider this recipe as one way to contribute to your daily intake of tart cherry juice.

When to Enjoy your Cherry Lime Spritz

Weekend brunch
After work
Before bed
Post workout
Post yard work
Fun beverage time
Whenever you want!

Substitutions and Alterations

Tart cherry juice is the core of our cherry lime spritz mocktail, but most of the other ingredients can be substituted.

Substitutions:

Lime: Lemon, orange, unsweetened cranberry juice
Strawberries: blueberries, blackberries, peach, pineapple, etc
Seltzer: sparking mineral water, spindrift, Other flavored sparkling water
Simple syrup: maple syrup, stevia drops*, honey or agave simple syrup

*Zero-calorie sweeteners are often sweeter than regular sugar, which means you may need to use less. Be sure to check the package for conversion guidelines and adjust accordingly.

Alterations:

Make it spicy: A spicy margarita is nice on occasion, so how about a spicy mocktail? Add 3-4 slices of jalapeño to your shaker tin before muddling, or mix in 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of Tajín for a flavorful kick.
Make it warm: Instead of shaking with ice, heat the contents in a microwave-safe cup after muddling, then top with 8 oz of warm water.

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