Homemade Cherry Limeade Refresher Mocktail

This simple and refreshing non-alcoholic cherry limeade mocktail is an ideal replacement for the usual evening cocktail.

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Tools Needed

• 1 Medium - Sauce Pot

• 1 Large - NON-METTAL Mixing Spoon

• Measuring Spoons

• Measuring Cups

• 1 Citrus Zester OR Fine Grit GraterIngredients

Prep

• Cherry Compote Base: Compote: In a medium sauce pot, add frozen pitted cherries, water, granulated sugar, lime juice, and lime zest.

• Over low heat bring ingredients to a simmer and cook for about 8-10 minutes while stirring frequently to prevent burning on the bottom. The compote will be done when the sauce is thick and the cherries have broken down.

• Once done simmering let cool and store in an air-tight container until needed. The compote can be stored for up to a week in the fridge.

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Directions

1. In a highball glass, add 2-3 Tablespoons of cooled Cherry Compote Base, top with ICE, and then fill the rest of the glass with Lime Club Soda OR Lemon Lime Soda of Choice and stir.

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Yield: 4-5

Author: The Red Fox Kitchen

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Homemade Cherry Limeade Refresher Mocktail

This simple and refreshing non-alcoholic cherry limeade mocktail is an ideal replacement for the usual evening cocktail.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 15 Min

Ingredients

Cherry Lime Compote

• 3 Cup - Frozen Pitted Cherries
• 1/4 Cup - Water
• 1/4 Cup - Granulated Sugar
• 2 Tablespoon - Lime Juice
• 1 Tablespoon - Lime Zest

Drink

• 1 Liter - Lime Club Soda OR Lemon-Lime Soda of Choice
• Lime Slices
• Ice

Instructions

Cherry Compote Base:

1. In a medium sauce pot, add frozen pitted cherries, water, granulated sugar, lime juice, and lime zest.
2. Over low heat bring ingredients to a simmer and cook for about 8-10 minutes while stirring frequently to prevent burning on the bottom. The compote will be done when the sauce is thick and the cherries have broken down.
3. Once done simmering let cool and store in an air-tight container until needed. The compote can be stored for up to a week in the fridge.

Drink Assembly

1. In a highball glass, add 2-3 Tablespoons of cooled Cherry Compote Base, top with ICE, and then fill the rest of the glass with Lime Club Soda OR Lemon Lime Soda of Choice and stir.