High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Vegan Cherry Limeade with Lime Zest and Ice
Tart cherries, fresh-squeezed lime, and a hit of lime zest come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass — bright, bubbly, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for another sip. Agave syrup stands in as the sweetener here, which means you get that smooth, clean sweetness without any of the processed corn-derived syrups that sneak into so many store-bought beverages and cocktail mixers. The zest gets steeped right into the syrup, so every pour carries that fragrant citrus punch all the way through. Tart cherry juice adds a deep, jewel-toned color and a pleasantly sour backbone that balances the lime beautifully. Sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz — just stir gently so you keep every last bubble. It comes together in one pitcher, which makes it easy to scale up for a crowd or keep chilled in the fridge for whenever the craving hits.
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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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