Description
Refreshing mint black cherry sparkler recipe blends cool summer flavors with fizzy delight. Crisp cocktail promises elegant refreshment for sophisticated palates and relaxed gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) sparkling water (Dasani Black Cherry Sparkling Water)
- 6 black cherries, pitted
- 4 fresh mint leaves
- ice (as needed)
Instructions
- Crush ripe black cherries and fresh mint leaves together in a cocktail shaker, releasing their vibrant aromatics and essential oils.
- Add crushed ice to the shaker, filling it approximately three-quarters full to ensure a well-chilled beverage.
- Pour sparkling water over the ice and muddled ingredients, creating a fizzy and refreshing base.
- Gently stir the mixture to distribute the cherry and mint flavors evenly throughout the drink.
- Transfer the sparkler to a serving glass, allowing the ice and ingredients to settle naturally.
- Delicately place a pristine mint sprig on top as a final garnish, enhancing the visual appeal and adding a fragrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Crushing mint and cherries releases their essential oils and juices, enhancing the drink’s vibrant flavor profile.
- Use ripe, fresh black cherries for the most intense and sweet taste, avoiding overripe or mushy fruit.
- For a low-sugar version, swap sparkling water with sugar-free seltzer and choose naturally sweet cherries.
- Chill the glass beforehand to keep the drink cooler longer and maintain its refreshing quality.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 15 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg