Sesame Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Cherry Lime Cooler
This vibrant cooler is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a trendy juice bar but comes together in minutes with nothing but a whisk and a few pantry staples. Tart cherry juice brings a deep, jewel-toned color and a pleasantly sour backbone, while fresh lime juice brightens everything up with a citrusy punch. A touch of honey ties it all together, and the combination of turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper gives the whole thing a warm, subtly spiced depth that makes it feel genuinely interesting rather than just sweet. The black pepper is a smart move here — it helps the turmeric do its thing and adds a barely-there heat that keeps each sip lively. Since every ingredient is a whole, single-source item, there's no label-reading stress or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your glass. Pour it over a tall glass of ice, add a lime slice if you're feeling fancy, and you've got a refreshing drink that's as good for a lazy afternoon as it is for impressing guests.
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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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