Teresa's Recipes
Black Forest Cherry Cooler
This Black Forest Cherry Cooler is a delightful, refreshing beverage that takes inspiration from the rich, delicious flavors of a classic Black Forest cake. Its beautiful ruby hue is as appealing to the eyes as it is to the palate, offering a perfect blend of sweet cherry, tangy lemon, and a fizzy finish of sparkling water. The drink is garnished with fresh mint leaves, adding an additional pop of color and a hint of refreshing mint flavor. The Black Forest region in Germany, known for its famous cake, is also renowned for its cherry orchards. So it's only fitting that we use this sweet fruit to create a thirst-quenching drink!
Ingredients
- 4-6 fresh leaves for garnish Mint leaves
- as needed Ice cubes
- 1 cup Sparkling water
- 1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed Lemon juice
- 1/2 cup, pure and unsweetened Cherry juice
- 1 cup Frozen cherries
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 2
- Dish Type: Beverage
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Sugar: 20g
Instructions
- Add the frozen cherries, cherry juice, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to a blender.
- Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency, ensuring all the cherries are fully processed.
- Prepare two glasses and fill them with ice cubes to your preference.
- Evenly distribute the cherry mixture over the ice cubes in both glasses.
- Top each glass with sparkling water, filling it up to create a nice fizz.
- Gently stir the mixture in each glass to combine the sparkling water with the cherry mixture.
- Finally, garnish with fresh mint leaves. You can lightly slap the mint leaves in your palm before adding them to the glass to release their aroma.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and enjoy this refreshing, fruity drink!