Chicken Free Vegan Cherry Limeade with Lime Zest and Ice
This vibrant drink is a serious crowd-pleaser — tart cherry juice and fresh-squeezed lime come together in a way that feels both refreshing and a little fancy. The lime zest steeped into the agave simple syrup is the secret weapon here, adding a fragrant, citrusy depth that goes way beyond your average limeade. Sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz, and the deep ruby color from the cherry juice makes it look absolutely stunning in a glass. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally plant-based, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your cup. It's the kind of drink that works just as well at a backyard cookout as it does at a dinner party, and it comes together with minimal effort. Serve it over plenty of ice with a lime slice on the rim and watch it disappear fast.
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4 servings
For the simple syrup
- ½ cup agave syrup
- ½ cup water
For the limeade
- ¾ cup fresh lime juice (from about 6 limes)
- 1 tbsp lime zest (from about 2 limes)
- 1 cup tart cherry juice
- 2 cups sparkling water
For serving
- 2 cups ice
- 4 lime slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the agave syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the agave is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes until no longer warm to the touch.
- 2
Zest 2 limes directly into the cooled syrup and stir to combine, then juice enough limes to yield 3/4 cup fresh lime juice.
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