Cherry Lime Spritzer - No Refined Sugar
This Cherry Lime Spritzer is a fun, refreshing way to beat the heat this summer. No refined sugar or alcohol so it's healthier than soda and kid friendly.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups dark sweet cherries
- ¼ -1 /2 cup coconut sugar or cane sugar Depending on desired sweetness.
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp fresh squeezed lime juice
- 24 oz seltzer water, plain or lime flavored
Instructions
- Wash the cherries. Pit the cherries if you plan to use the leftover pulp for another use or simply leave the cherries whole.
- In a medium sauce pan combine cherries, coconut sugar or cane sugar and water.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes until cherries have cooked down and sauce has thickened a bit.
- Place a mesh strainer over a bowl and pour cherry mixture into the strainer.
- Press the cherries with the back of a wooden spoon to remove as much of the syrup as possible. Discard cherry pulp or use for something else. I like to add it to smoothies.
- Add lime juice to syrup and allow to cool completely.
- Spoon about 2-3 tablespoon into a glass filled with ice. Add 6oz seltzer water to glass and stir to incorporate. Garnish with slice of lime, if desired.
