Cherry Preserves Limeade
Sweet cherry preserves, fresh lime, simple syrup, and seltzer come together in this easy, refreshing drink. There’s no simmering or straining required. Just mix everything right in the glass, add ice, and top with bubbles. It’s an easy drink for a porch afternoon, brunch, or sharing with friends.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: None
Ingredients
- 1 cup New Canaan Farms Cherry Preserves
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup simple syrup
- 24 oz. seltzer or sparkling water
- Ice, to serve
Serve With: A lime wheel or a few fresh mint leaves for garnish
Directions
- Add ¼ cup New Canaan Farms Cherry Preserves, ½ Tbsp. fresh lime juice, and 1 Tbsp. simple syrup to a glass. Give it a good stir to bring all those cherry and lime flavors together.
- Fill the glass with ice, then pour in 6 oz. seltzer. Give it one more gentle stir and let the bubbles do their thing.
- Finish with a lime wheel or a few fresh mint leaves, then settle in and enjoy. Repeat for each glass.
Other variations to try: Add a splash of soda water and bourbon for an adult version, or swap the sparkling water for lemon-lime soda for a sweeter drink.
