This Cherry Lime Splash is an easy, refreshing drink made with fresh cherries, lime juice, and bubbly cherry ginger ale. Serve it as a colorful warm-weather mocktail everyone can enjoy, or add vodka or white rum for a simple cherry lime cocktail perfect for warm days and casual entertaining.
4 to 6ouncesCanada Dry Fruit Splash Cherry Ginger Ale Zero Sugar
Ice
Lime wedge and fresh cherryfor garnish
Optional cocktail addition:
1 1/2ouncesvodka or white rum
Instructions
Add the pitted cherries and fresh lime juice to a cocktail shaker. Muddle until the cherries are well broken down and have released their juices.
Add the cranberry juice or tart cherry juice and simple syrup, if using. If making the cocktail version, add the vodka or white rum. Add a handful of ice and shake briefly to chill and combine.
Fill a glass with fresh ice, then strain the cherry mixture into the glass.
Top with the Cherry Ginger Ale Zero Sugar and gently stir to combine.
Garnish with a lime wedge and fresh cherry. Serve immediately.