This cherry lemonade inspired mocktail is elevated with bitters and Fruitbelt for a sparkling drink perfect for summer!
Course
Drinks
Active Time10minutes
Total Time6hours
Servings2cheery cherry servings (recipe can be quadrupled and made in a pitcher for a crowd)
AuthorLindsay Navama
Ingredients
1lemon
1 to 2cupslemonade for making ice cubesamount needed will vary with size of cubes
8ouncesBright Cherry Fruitbeltchilled
4ounceslemonade
2ouncessoda waterchilled
3 to 4dashes of your favorite bittersoptional and adds a tiny amount of alcohol
Instructions
Make Ahead
Peel rind from lemon into ½-inch strips and place 1 or 2 pieces in each ice cube square. Fill ice cube tray with lemonade and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight. Chill glasses in freezer if you’re feeling fancy.
Make Mocktails
Divide the Fruitbelt, lemonade, soda water and bitters equally between two glasses and stir. Add lemonade ice cube(to each glass. Serve immediately and enjoy living that zero-proof life.
Food Flirt Style
Garnish with 2 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
Make ice with limeade instead of lemonade
Add 4 ounces of your favorite rum or vodka to make this mocktail a cocktail!
Recipe Notes
Special Items Needed
Fruitbelt Tonic (visit website for retail locations), silicone ice cube trays with 1 or 2-inch cubes (regular ice cube trays can be used in a pinch).