Oats Free Vegan Cherry Limeade with Lime Zest and Ice
Tart cherry juice and fresh lime come together in this vibrant, fizzy drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The deep ruby color alone is enough to stop people mid-scroll, but it's the balance of bright citrus and fruity tartness that really makes it sing. A quick agave simple syrup — infused with real lime zest — keeps everything plant-based and naturally sweetened without any refined sugar. Sparkling water gets folded in gently at the end so every pour stays beautifully bubbly. There are no hidden grain-based additives or thickeners to worry about here, just clean, whole ingredients that happen to be completely free of oats and oat derivatives. It's the kind of drink that works equally well at a backyard cookout or a quiet afternoon on the porch, and it comes together in a pitcher with almost no effort at all.
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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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