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Sparkling Cherry Mocktail

Published: Jun 27, 2022 · Modified: Sep 23, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 2 Comments

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This sparkling cherry mocktail is fun, fruity and perfect for summer parties and holiday celebrations! Made with just five ingredients, it's an easy to make non-alcoholic drink everyone will love.

cherry mocktail in two glasses next to cherries and thyme sprigs.

With summer in full swing (at last!) and family BBQs being enjoyed each weekend, having some fun non-alcoholic drinks both kids and adults love is a necessity! Mocktails such as my popular peach mocktail and blueberry mocktail are regularly on the menu, and my youngest niece is especially partial to the elderflower fizz mocktail. Perhaps you would like to try them too!

This cherry mocktail has just joined the party (excuse the pun . . . ) and has the best sweet and fragrant flavour. Combined with thyme and vanilla, it feels equally perfect for summer and winter parties. Quick and easy to make, if you love cherry drinks you will love this one!

Love cherry recipes too? Enjoy my cherry overnight oats for breakfast and my cherry blueberry crisp for dessert!

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  • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
  • 🍒 Ingredients
  • 📖 Swaps and variations
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
  • 📋 Frequently asked questions
  • 🍹 More mocktails to enjoy
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

⭐ Why this recipe is so good

Fruity and fun. The combination of cherries with vanilla extract and maple syrup is somehow both fruity for summer, but also cosy for fall!

Kid friendly. Much better than pop, this mocktail is actually fairly healthy with no refined sugar and with lots of fruit.

Super easy to make. We simply muddle the fruit with the herbs and syrup, so there is no cook time for this mocktail.

🍒 Ingredients

a labelled bowl of frozen cherries, bottle of sparkling water, thyme sprigs and small bowls of maple syrup and vanilla extract.

All the ingredients for this cherry mocktail, as well as their quantities, are in the recipe card below.

Some notes on a few of them:

  • Cherries - I actually find that using thawed frozen cherries is a little better for this recipe as they are softer, have released their juices, and can be more easily muddled. Fresh is good too though!
  • Thyme - you definitely need fresh thyme sprigs rather than dried thyme.
  • Sparkling water - I suggest using a plain sparkling water rather than already flavoured or heavily mineralised.

📖 Swaps and variations

Leave out the vanilla extract. If you prefer to focus on the fruit, then simply leave out the vanilla. My low histamine readers may also wish to omit unless they know it works well for them.

Add lime juice. To make this more of a cherry bomb mocktail you can add a squeeze of lime. Perhaps not for my low histamine readers.

🔪 Step by step instructions

Making a homemade cherry mocktail is quite simple, with just a few steps:

thyme leaves, a cherry and two halves of a cherry on a wooden board labelled number one.
frozen cherries in a white bowl on a wooden board labelled number two.

Step 1

Remove the leaves from your thyme sprigs, and halve a couple of cherries if you would like to add them to your glass as a garnish (image 1).

Step 2

Muddle the cherries with the thyme, vanilla extract (if using) and maple syrup. Personally I like to do this in a bowl but you can do it straight into your glasses too (image 2). Use a muddler or wooden spoon to lightly 'mash' the ingredients together so the flavours combine.

Step 3

Add the cherry mixture to your glass and top with sparkling water. Garnish with the cherries if you wish, and ice to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!

💭 Recipe tips and notes

  • Thaw frozen cherries. If using frozen cherries it is best to allow them to thaw for around an hour before use.
  • Stir the mocktail before serving. This helps the cherry juice to combine with the sparkling water.
  • Swap thyme for mint. If you don't have fresh thyme to hand, then mint also works well in this mocktail.

📋 Frequently asked questions

Do you have to use fresh fruit to make a cherry mocktail?

You can use either fresh or frozen fruit to make mocktails, but it is best to allow frozen fruit to thaw before use.

What can be used instead of a muddler?

A sturdy wooden spoon is a good substitute for a muddler when making cocktails and mocktails.

Can you use tart cherry juice to make a mocktail?

Tart cherry juice and sweet cherries can both be used to make a mocktail.

cherry mocktail in two glasses next to cherries and thyme sprigs.

🍹 More mocktails to enjoy

Whether it's for your summer parties or holiday celebrations, find lots of inspiration for non-alcoholic drinks on my mocktails page, including my cantaloupe mocktail, my fun passion fruit mocktail and cranberry mocktail. Some recent recipes:

  • honey mocktail in two glasses next to yellow flowers and a honey dipper.
    Honey Mocktail
  • frozen berry mocktail in two glasses with a bowl of red currants in the background.
    Frozen Berry Mocktail
  • hugo spritz mocktail in two glasses on a marble board on a pink table.
    Hugo Spritz Mocktail
  • ginger mocktail in two glasses with mint sprigs in them next to root ginger and a pear.
    Sparkling Ginger Mocktail with Fresh Pear

I'm always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes! And please do leave a star rating ⭐ if you tried the recipe!

📖 Recipe

two glasses of cherry mocktail on a marble plate with cherries and thyme sprigs surrounding them.

Sparkling Cherry Mocktail

Claire
This cherry mocktail is fun and fruity, and perfect as a non-alcoholic drink for summer parties or holiday celebrations. Easy to make, with minimal ingredients.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Drinks, Mocktails, Party food
Cuisine American, British
Servings 2 glasses
Calories 78 kcal

Equipment

  • Muddler or wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups cherries fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 3 thyme sprigs leaves picked
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • sparkling water
  • ice

Instructions
 

  • Pick the leaves of your thyme sprigs, and halve a cherry for garnish.
  • Add the cherries to your glasses, along with the maple syrup, vanilla extract (if using) and thyme leaves. Muddle with a muddler, or a wooden spoon. Top with ice and pour in the sparkling water. Stir well to mix. Garnish with a half cherry and thyme sprig.

Notes

  • Personally I find that thawed frozen cherries work better for this mocktail as they are softer to muddle, and have released some of their juices.
  • To thaw, transfer to a tupperware container or bowl and leave on the counter for about an hour.
  • If you aren't a fan of thyme, you can always use mint leaves as an alternative.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • cherries score 0, but there is a note simply stating 'controversial'. As always, only use if you know you tolerate well.
  • sparkling water isn't rated on the list. Soda scores 1, with a note, 'depending upon the ingredients'.
  • vanilla extract scores 1 with a ? as a liberator. This is an optional ingredient.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 0.5mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 138IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Nelia says

    August 11, 2022 at 4:15 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you you are saving me!

    Reply
    • Claire says

      August 11, 2022 at 4:50 pm

      Glad you like the drink!

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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