Legume Free Vegan Cherry Limeade with Lime Zest and Ice
Tart cherry juice and fresh lime come together in a drink that looks like something from a fancy cocktail bar but comes together with almost zero effort. The agave simple syrup gets steeped with real lime zest, which gives every sip a bright, aromatic punch that bottled mixers just can't replicate. Sparkling water keeps things lively and effervescent, so the whole glass feels celebratory even on a random Tuesday afternoon. Since every ingredient here is a whole fruit juice, a natural sweetener, or plain sparkling water, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no legumes, no sneaky additives, just clean and refreshing flavor. The deep ruby color from the tart cherry juice is genuinely stunning over ice, especially with a lime wheel perched on the rim. It's the kind of drink that makes guests ask for the recipe before they've even finished the first glass.
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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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