Peanut Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Cherry Lime Cooler
Deep ruby-red and bracingly tart, this chilled drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Tart cherry juice brings a bold, fruity backbone, while fresh lime juice cuts right through it with bright citrus punch. The real magic is in the spice blend — honey, turmeric, cinnamon, and a pinch of black pepper get whisked together first so every sip is evenly layered with warm, earthy depth rather than a random hit of spice at the bottom of the glass. It sounds like an unusual combination, but it genuinely works, landing somewhere between a sophisticated mocktail and a wellness tonic you actually want to drink. Every ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts and tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress — just straightforward, whole-food ingredients you can feel good about. Pour it over a tall glass of ice, add a lime slice if you're feeling fancy, and you've got something that looks and tastes like it came from a trendy juice bar.
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2 servings
- 1 ½ cups tart cherry juice, unsweetened
- ½ cup cold water
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 2 lime slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the honey, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, and black pepper until the honey is fully incorporated and no dry spice clumps remain.
- 2
Add the tart cherry juice, cold water, and fresh lime juice to the honey-spice mixture and whisk until evenly combined and the honey is fully dissolved.
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