Celery Free Cherry Lime Soda

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(14)

That deep ruby cherry syrup is the star here — simmered down with honey until it's glossy, fragrant, and packed with real fruit flavor. A squeeze of fresh lime cuts through the sweetness with just the right amount of brightness, and the sparkling water brings everything together in a fizzy, refreshing finish. This is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a craft cocktail bar but comes together in your own kitchen with just a handful of ingredients. Since it's built entirely from fruit, honey, citrus, and sparkling water, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no sneaky vegetable extracts or flavoring blends that can be a concern with store-bought sodas. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small trick that makes a big difference, keeping every sip perfectly effervescent. Garnish with a few fresh cherries and a lime wedge and it's genuinely stunning to serve at a summer gathering or just as a treat on a warm afternoon.

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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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