Lupin Free Cherry Lime Soda

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(14)

That deep ruby cherry syrup swirling through a glass of sparkling water is genuinely one of the prettiest things you can make at home, and it tastes even better than it looks. Fresh or frozen sweet cherries are simmered down with honey and a splash of water until they release a jewel-toned syrup that's fruity, floral, and just sweet enough. Bright lime juice cuts right through the richness, giving the whole drink a tart, refreshing edge that keeps you coming back for another sip. Because this is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — fruit, honey, citrus, and sparkling water — there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. That matters when you're navigating a diet that requires careful label-reading, since even seemingly simple packaged drinks can hide unexpected additives or fillers. The technique is straightforward: make the syrup, let it cool, pour over ice, and top with fizzy water slowly so you keep every last bubble. Garnish with a lime wedge and a few fresh cherries and it looks like something you'd pay way too much for at a trendy café.

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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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