Chilled Cherry Vanilla Cooler
A refreshing non-alcoholic drink that combines sweet cherry juice and vanilla, topped with sparkling water for a bubbly finish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet cherry juice Use good-quality bottled juice or strained fresh cherry juice.
- 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract Pure alcohol-free vanilla extract or a scrape of vanilla bean for extra aroma.
- 1 cup sparkling water Plain or lightly flavored (lemon or lime).
- Ice cubes Plenty to keep it cold and crisp.
- Fresh cherries for garnish Optional pitted cherries or skewers.
Instructions
Preparation
- Add 1 cup sweet cherry juice and 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract to a mixing glass.
- Stir well for about 10–15 seconds so the vanilla disperses into the juice.
- Fill your serving glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the cherry–vanilla mixture over the ice.
- Top gently with 1 cup sparkling water and stir once or twice to combine without losing all the carbonation.
- Garnish with fresh cherries and serve immediately.
Notes
Chill everything for a crisp drink. Adjust sweetness by reducing cherry juice if needed.