Pink Cherry Cola Mocktail Recipe
I usually whip up this Pink Cherry Cola Mocktail for parties and family get-togethers. It’s got that sweet cherry taste and a fizzy cola finish.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons: For getting the liquids and syrups right.
- Tall glass (12–16 oz): I like using a clear glass so you can see that bright color.
- Spoon or cocktail stirrer: You’ve got to mix it up to blend the flavors.
- Ice cube tray: Because cold drinks are just better.
- Jigger (optional): If you want to be exact with your pours.
- Straw (optional): Makes it more fun to sip, honestly.
- Muddler (optional): Sometimes I like to muddle cherries at the bottom for an extra cherry kick.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cherry juice unsweetened or sweetened, up to you
- 1 cup cola regular or diet, whatever you have on hand
- 2 –3 tablespoons grenadine syrup
- 1/2 lime juiced, for a little tartness
- Ice cubes
- Maraschino cherries 2–3, for garnish
- Lime wheel or wedge garnish, totally optional
- Fresh mint leaves optional, for garnish and a bit of aroma
Instructions
- Fill your glass about halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour in the cherry juice first, then add the grenadine syrup over the ice.
- Squeeze in the lime juice.
- Slowly pour the cola into the glass (helps keep those bubbles alive).
- Grab a spoon or cocktail stirrer and gently mix it up.
- Top with maraschino cherries, a lime wedge, and a little fresh mint if you’ve got some handy.
- Stick a straw in there and serve right away—best to catch it while it’s fizzy.
Notes
If you want it less sweet, swap in diet cola or just use a bit less grenadine. For a super cold drink that doesn’t get watered down, freeze cherry juice in your ice cube tray instead of water.
Want a stronger cherry vibe? Muddle a few cherries at the bottom before you add the liquids.
This mocktail’s totally non-alcoholic. For a crowd, just multiply the ingredients and mix in a pitcher. Pour the cola in last so it stays fizzy. Leftover ingredients? Pop them in the fridge and they’ll keep fine.