Mustard Free Cherry Lime Soda

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(14)

That deep ruby cherry syrup is the star of this refreshing homemade soda, built from just three simple ingredients simmered down into something genuinely special. The honey adds a floral sweetness that plays beautifully against the bright, tart punch of fresh lime juice. Avoiding mustard is rarely a concern with beverages, but store-bought flavored sodas and syrups can sometimes sneak in unexpected additives — making this from-scratch approach a clean and satisfying alternative. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip perfectly fizzy, so the whole thing feels a little fancy without any real effort. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table with its garnish of fresh cherries and lime wedges, but honestly tastes even better than it looks. Serve it on a warm afternoon and it will disappear fast.

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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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