Cherry Thyme Fizz
This refreshing mocktail is perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. Made with sweet cherries, a hint of thyme, and a splash of lime, it's a delightful and revitalizing drink that will keep you cool and hydrated. The cherryade is prepared by simmering cherries with sugar and thyme, then blending the mixture until smooth and combining it with fresh lime juice. Topped with club soda for a fizzy finish, it's a simple and elegant drink to enjoy with friends and family.
Cherry Thyme Fizz
A delightful and revitalizing mocktail made with fresh cherries, thyme, and lime, topped with a splash of club soda for a fizzy finish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Bing or Rainier cherries, pitted
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1/2 tablespoon water
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Club soda (soda water)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, sugar, thyme, and water. Cook until the cherries have softened.
- Remove from heat, let it cool, discard the thyme, then blend the mixture until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher and stir in the fresh lime juice.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Fill a glass with ice and pour the cherry mixture one-third full.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.