This easy Cherry Pineapple Cooler is made with muddled fresh cherries, pineapple juice, fresh lime, and bubbly cherry ginger ale. Enjoy it as a refreshing mocktail or add coconut rum or vodka for a simple fruity cocktail.
4 to 6ouncesCanada Dry Fruit Splash Cherry Ginger Ale Zero Sugar
Fresh cherry and lime slicefor garnish
Ice
Optional: 1 1/2 ounces rum or vodkaI prefer coconut rum
Instructions
Fill a glass with ice and set aside.
Add the pitted cherries and lime juice to a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass. Muddle until the cherries are well crushed and have released their juices.
Add the pineapple juice and simple syrup, if using.
If making this as a cocktail, add the rum or vodka. Shake or stir to combine.
Strain and pour the cherry-pineapple mixture over the prepared glass of ice.
Top with the cherry ginger ale and stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a fresh cherry and lime slice. Serve immediately.