Sunny Cherry Citrus Cocktail Recipe – Perfect Summer Drink
A tangy, sweet, and refreshing cocktail combining cherries, citrus, and sparkling water—perfect for summer gatherings or relaxing moments.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 fresh cherries, pitted and halved (or thawed frozen cherries)
- 3 oz orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 oz honey or simple syrup
- 2 oz vodka
- 2–3 oz sparkling water (plain or citrus-flavored)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnishes: lime slices, cherry skewers, or fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Add 6-8 pitted cherries to your shaker and use a muddler or fork to crush them until juicy.
- Pour in 3 oz orange juice, 1 oz lime juice, 1 oz honey or simple syrup, and 2 oz vodka.
- Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Use a strainer to pour the mixture into your cocktail glass filled with ice.
- Top with sparkling water (around 2-3 oz) for a bubbly finish.
- Decorate with lime slices, a cherry skewer, or fresh mint leaves for garnish.
Notes
[‘Taste the mixture before adding sparkling water and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.’, ‘Let muddled cherries sit in the shaker for a couple of minutes for deeper flavor.’, ‘Use crushed ice instead of cubes for a longer-lasting chill.’, ‘Garnishes like mint leaves or lime wedges add an aromatic element to the drink.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
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