Frozen Cherry Mocktail (no sugar added)

A frozen cherry mocktail with orange juice in a glass with a lime slice on the rim.

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Frozen Cherry Mocktail (no sugar added)

This Frozen Cherry Mocktail recipe is an easy, refreshing drink! Whole cherries are blended with orange juice and lime juice for a frosty, fruity beverage that's not to sweet and not too tart. It's the perfect way too cool down on a hot summer day.

And this recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, Paleo and Whole30 friendly, too.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: drink

Calories: 120kcal

Author: Don Baiocchi

Ingredients

½ cup cold water plus more as necessary
¼ cup orange juice from about ½ of a large orange
4 teaspoons lime juice from about 1-2 limes, plus slices for garnish (optional)
1 cup frozen cherries not thawed
pinch fine sea salt optional

Instructions

Add the ingredients in the order listed to the blender. Then blend until completely combined and somewhat smooth. If your blender has a pulse option, start with that a few times, then use the regular blending option for 1-2 minutes. If the mixture gets jammed, add more water a tablespoon at a time to help loosen it up. Pour into a glass, garnish with a lime slice, if using, and enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions

Don't use other fruits besides cherries. Each fruit is a different size (meaning you'll need different amounts of each) and has different levels of sweetness (meaning you'll need different amounts of orange and lime juice). See the links above and below for my frozen pineapple and frozen strawberry mocktails.

Make ahead

You can freeze the mixture in an airtight container for up to 3 months. You'll probably have to blend it again to loosen it up and make it pourable. You might need to add cold water to help it blend.

Adding alcohol

Try adding an ounce of vodka, gin, tequila or white rum.

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