Cherry Mint Cooler: Refreshing Summer Drink
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Ingredients
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1 cup Fresh cherry juice
(Use fresh or 100% pure cherry juice)
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1 cup Sparkling water
(Carbonated water to add fizziness)
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12 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves
(Gently bruised to release flavor)
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1 tbsp Lime juice
(Freshly squeezed for acidity)
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1 tbsp Honey
(Raw honey preferred for natural sweetness)
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1 cup Ice Cubes
(For serving chilled)
(Use fresh or 100% pure cherry juice)
(Carbonated water to add fizziness)
(Gently bruised to release flavor)
(Freshly squeezed for acidity)
(Raw honey preferred for natural sweetness)
(For serving chilled)
Nutrition
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass (350ml)
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 10 mg
- Iron: 0.2 mg
Instructions
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1 - Prepare mint and juice:
Gently bruise the mint leaves using the back of a spoon or muddler to release their oils.
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2 - Mix Ingredients:
In a pitcher, combine fresh cherry juice, lime juice, honey (if using), and bruised mint leaves. Stir well to combine.
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3 - Add Sparkling Water:
Slowly pour in the sparkling water to retain the fizz and gently stir to mix without flattening it.
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4 - Serve Chilled:
Fill tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour the cherry mint cooler over ice. Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint and a cherry.
Gently bruise the mint leaves using the back of a spoon or muddler to release their oils.
In a pitcher, combine fresh cherry juice, lime juice, honey (if using), and bruised mint leaves. Stir well to combine.
Slowly pour in the sparkling water to retain the fizz and gently stir to mix without flattening it.
Fill tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour the cherry mint cooler over ice. Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint and a cherry.
More About: Cherry Mint Cooler: Refreshing Summer Drink
Cherry Mint Cooler Recipe
The Cherry Mint Cooler is a light and invigorating drink originating from English fusion cuisine. Combining the natural sweetness and tartness of fresh cherry juice with the cooling aroma of bruised mint leaves, this beverage is delightful for hot summer days or for elegant garden parties. It is easy to prepare, requiring no special bar tools and minimal time.
Tips & Notes
- Fresh cherry juice is ideal, but frozen cherries can be juiced or blended for an alternative.
- The honey is optional; adding it enhances natural sweetness without overpowering the fruit's brightness.
- Gently bruising mint leaves rather than chopping or crushing them avoids bitterness while releasing their essential oils.
- Adding sparkling water at last maintains the fizziness essential to this cooler.
Cultural Significance
Cherries have a rich history in England, where cherry orchards are common, and mint is historically tied to British herbal remedies and teas, making this fusion an elegant yet familiar combination.
Unique Aspects
This cooler leverages fresh ingredients to maximize health benefits and flavor. It's non-alcoholic yet sophisticated, appealing across ages. The balance of sweet cherry, fragrant mint, tangy lime, and sparkling water makes it both refreshing and complex.
Enjoy this Cherry Mint Cooler chilled on summer afternoons or as a palate cleanser between courses at dinners. It embodies simplicity, freshness, and a nod to English countryside flavors in one glass.
