Cherry Hour Rickey

Cherry and lime make a tart, clear-flavored fizz with more depth than a standard sweet cherry soda. The juice carries a sour fruit note, and lime adds a fresh citrus edge rather than more sweetness. Mix those two first, then top with sparkling water. If it’s stronger than you expected, another splash of bubbles can help. A simple cold glass gives the cherry plenty of space without needing a complicated garnish.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 2 oz Tart cherry juice
• 1/2 oz Lime juice

Make it

1. Add any fruit, herbs, spices, or syrup to a glass and gently press to release flavor.
2. Add the still liquids and ice. Stir to combine.
3. Pour in the sparkling ingredient slowly and stir once. Serve immediately.

Benefits

Lime · a little vitamin C

Beside cherry, lime offers a little vitamin C, used by your body for normal immune function, as well as a lively citrus tang. In this version, 2 oz cherry completes the pairing.

A sparkling setting for cherry

Pairing cherry with lime puts a deep, tangy cherry flavor into a fizzy glass, with bubbles making the texture part of the pleasure. In this version, 1/2 oz lime completes the pairing.