Cherry Almond Cooler Mocktail Recipe
This refreshing non-alcoholic drink combines sweet cherries and almond flavors for a unique twist on a summer cooler. The recipe makes 2 servings and takes about 10 minutes to prepare.
Equipment
- Blender
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Tall glasses
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Ice cube tray
- Cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup cherry juice
- 2 tablespoons almond syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup club soda
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cherries for garnish
- Sliced almonds for garnish
Instructions
- Add cherries, almond milk, cherry juice, almond syrup, and lemon juice to a blender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth, about 30-45 seconds.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour half of the cherry-almond mixture into each glass.
- Top each glass with 1/4 cup club soda and stir gently.
Notes
Store any leftover cherry-almond mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
For a sweeter drink, add 1-2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup.
Replace almond milk with coconut milk for a different flavor profile.
Use sugar-free almond syrup to reduce calories.
Fresh cherries work best, but frozen cherries are a good substitute when cherries aren't in season.