Turmeric Free Cherry Lime Soda

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(14)

That deep ruby cherry syrup swirled through bright lime juice and sparkling water makes for a drink that looks as stunning as it tastes. The homemade syrup comes together in just minutes on the stovetop — fresh or frozen cherries, a little water, and honey cooked down until the liquid turns jewel-toned and fragrant. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, concentrated base that's miles ahead of anything from a bottle. The tartness of fresh lime juice cuts right through the sweetness, keeping every sip balanced and refreshing rather than cloying. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small trick that keeps the fizz alive all the way to the last sip. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but is genuinely easy enough to throw together on a weeknight. No artificial flavors, no mystery additives — just clean, vibrant ingredients that happen to be completely free of any golden spice concerns.

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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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