Breastfeeding Friendly Cherry Lime Soda

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(14)

That deep ruby cherry syrup swirled with bright lime juice and sparkling water makes for a drink that feels genuinely special without a drop of anything you'd want to avoid while nursing. Real cherries simmered with honey create a naturally sweet base that's free from artificial dyes, mystery sweeteners, or caffeine — all the things that can make grabbing a store-bought soda feel like a gamble. The fresh lime juice adds a zippy, citrusy lift that balances the sweetness perfectly, and the whole thing comes together in two glasses with minimal effort. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip beautifully fizzy, so it genuinely feels like a treat you'd order at a nice café. Staying well-hydrated is one of the most-repeated pieces of advice for breastfeeding parents, and having something this pretty and flavorful to sip makes it a lot easier to actually do. Garnish with a few fresh cherries and a lime wedge and it looks almost too good to drink — almost.

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Ingredients

2 servings

For the cherry syrup

1 cup fresh or frozen sweet cherries, pitted
¼ cup water
2 tbsp honey

For serving

3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 ½ cups sparkling water, chilled
1 cup ice cubes
2 lime wedges (optional)
4 fresh cherries, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the pitted cherries, water, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing the cherries gently with a spoon, until the cherries have softened and released their juice and the liquid is a deep ruby color, about 5 minutes.
2
Pour the cherry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a small bowl or measuring cup, pressing the solids firmly to extract as much syrup as possible. Discard the solids. Let the cherry syrup cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.

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