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Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade (Dairy Free)

By: Jenn Sebestyen / Published: 08/07/2018 / Last Updated: 08/28/2018

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Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade – sweet, tart, and a little fizzy, this easy to make fruit juice drink is the perfect summer sip!

Close up front view of a glass of Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade. Fresh lemon and lime in the background.

We’ve had several weeks here in the Midwest with the temperatures in the 90’s.  Multiple trips to the pool have been helping to keep us cool. Guzzling tons of water and deliciously hydrating fruit juices, like my Easy Watermelon Juice also helps.

Lemonade is a summer favorite around here, too, and I’ve totally upped my lemonade game by adding tart cherry juice and sparkling water! It’s a little tart, a little sweet, a little fizzy, and a whole lot of fun to drink!

Overhead view of a glass of Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade with ice and a twisted slice of lime.

R.W. Knudsen Family® Single Fruit Juices

R.W. Knudsen began bottling organic fruit juices in 1961. He was committed to making juices of the best possible quality for his own family. Today, the company partners with growers around the country who share that same commitment.

Most store bought juices contain a lot of added sugar and I really appreciate the single fruit line of juices that are 100% fruit juice. They’re undiluted so you’re getting the maximum taste associated with each respective fruit – no juicer needed!

They’re perfect for mixing with other ingredients or drinking on all on their own.

Close up of a Bottle of R.W. Knudsen Tart Cherry Juice

R.W. Knudsen Organic Just Tart Cherry® Juice

I’ve been drinking this Tart Cherry Juice for quite awhile. I like adding it to smoothies in the morning. And sometimes I drink it straight up post-workout or before bed. Most recently, I’ve been enjoying it the most in the Sparkling Lemonade recipe you’ll find near the bottom of this post.

Organic Just Tart Cherry® Juice is:

  • USDA Organic
  • Non-GMO Project Verified
  • All Natural Ingredients
  • No Artificial Flavors or Preservatives
  • Unsweetened

R.W. Knudsen Organic Just Cranberry® Juice

The Cranberry Juice is super tasty as well. It’s also USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, All Natural, Unsweetened, and contains No Artificial Flavors or Preservatives.

You could swap out the Just Tart Cherry® Juice in the sparkling lemonade and use the Just Cranberry® Juice instead if that’s more your thing.

Collage of photos with Bottles of Tart Cherry Juice and Cranberry Juice in a Target Basket and next to a reusable Target shopping bag.

Target Makes Shopping Easy

Both of these R.W. Knudsen Family® Single Fruit Juice flavors can easily be found at Target.

If you’re anything like me, you visit your local Target store at least once a week. Most weeks, I make multiple trips.

Groceries, clothes, shoes, back to school supplies, home decor, bedding, make-up, toiletries, books, toys, furniture, electronics, gift and party supplies…I mean, what doesn’t Target carry?! They have everything I need, plus great items that I didn’t even know I needed until I spot it on the shelf.

Sometimes, at the end of the day once the hubby is home, I like to head on over to Target, grab a coffee, and just wander the aisles kid free. It’s a little like heaven on Earth, amiright?!

On your next Target run, be sure to pick up a bottle or two of these R.W. Knudsen Family® Single Fruit Juices to enjoy! And because Target is so awesome check out this great offer:

*Save 25% off any R.W. Knudsen Juice with Cartwheel from 8/5-9/1 in the offer linked here.*

Three glass jars of ingredients used in a Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade.

How To Make Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade

This pretty red summer sip is incredibly easy to make.

First ~ Coat the rim of your glasses with lime juice and sugar. This step is optional, but highly recommended.

Second ~ Mix the Tart Cherry Juice, fresh lemon juice, lime sparkling water, and agave.

Third ~ Pour the sparkling lemonade into the glasses over ice.

Fourth  ~ Top off with an extra splash of sparkling water or squeeze of fresh lime, if desired.

Fifth ~ Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Collage of three photos showing how to coat the rim of a glass with sugar.

Sparkling Lemonade Punch

This recipe could easily be scaled up for a crowd. Pour it into a large pitcher or punch bowl and float some lime and lemon slices for a beautiful presentation.

It’s a refreshing drink that’s as pretty as it is tasty.

Two glasses of Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade on a round wooden platter. Fresh lime slices and fresh cherries on the platter too.

Two glasses of Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade garnished with sugar on the rims and lime slices. Fresh cherries and lime slices on the table by the glasses.

Really wishing I was poolside sipping on one of these beauties right now!

Closeup overhead view of a glass of Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade garnished with sugar on the rim and a twisted lime slice floating in the glass.

Cheers, friends!

Hand holding a glass of Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade

Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade

I hope you love this Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade recipe as much as I do. If you try it, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback and star rating.

You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it.

Enjoy!

5 from 1 vote
Closeup overhead view of a glass of Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade garnished with sugar on the rim and a twisted lime slice floating in the glass.
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Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 
Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade - sweet, tart, and a little fizzy, this easy to make fruit juice drink is the perfect summer sip!
Course: Beverage, drink
Cuisine: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, nut free, soy free, vegan
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 113 kcal
Author: Jenn Sebestyen
Ingredients
  • 1 cup R.W. Knudsen Organic Just Tart Cherry® Juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup lime flavored sparkling water
  • 1-2 tbsp agave* (or to taste) (optional)
  • ice
  • sugar and lime wedges to garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. If using the optional sugar garnish: Using a lime wedge, moisten the rim of two glasses. Sprinkle sugar onto a plate and dip the moistened rim of the glass into the sugar.

  2. Pour the tart cherry juice, lemon juice, lime sparkling water, and agave (if using) in a glass or jar. Mix well. 

  3. Add ice to each glass. Pour half of the sparkling lemonade into each.

  4. Top off with another splash of sparkling water or a squeeze of fresh lime, if desired.

Recipe Notes

*The agave for sweetener is optional. I like really tart flavors and the sugar on the rim of the glass is generally enough sweetness for me. However, 1-2 tbsp of sweetener does balance the flavors well and especially nice if you are not using the sugar on the rim of your glass.

~Nutrition facts calculated for drink with 1 tbsp of agave and no garnish.

 

Nutrition Facts
Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113
% Daily Value*
Sodium 11mg0%
Potassium 248mg7%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 32.2mg39%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Linda from Veganosity says

    August 12, 2018 at 11:44 am

    This sounds amazing, Jenn! I love tart cherries. They’re a great anti-inflammatory, which is so good for my body after long runs. I’m definitely going to make this, and maybe put an adult ingredient in it. 😉

    Reply
    • Jenn S. says

      August 12, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      Haha, I wouldn’t blame you one bit for adding a little something extra! Hope you love it, Linda. Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Alisa Fleming says

    August 08, 2018 at 9:31 am

    What a refreshing beverage! I’ve been reading a lot about the benefits of tart cherry juice lately and need to give it a try.

    Reply
  3. Tisha says

    August 07, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    This looks so refreshing….so perfect for these remaining hot days!

    Reply
    • Jenn S. says

      August 07, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      Totally. Thanks, Tisha!

      Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    August 07, 2018 at 5:35 pm

    This looks so refreshing and the perfect beverage to cool off with. And I’m definitely a Target kinda girl but didn’t realize they carried that brand. Will have to look for it.

    Reply
    • Jenn S. says

      August 07, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      Target gets me every time. I swear I barely know what day it is when I leave there. It just sucks you in! In a good way. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tra says

    August 07, 2018 at 4:43 pm

    Oh my gosh it’s been a hot summer here in the Pacific NW, too! I could have used a few of these by the pool, too!! I LOVE the color!

    Reply
    • Jenn S. says

      August 07, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      The humidity is terrible. AC, swimming pools, and refreshing drinks are a must!

      Reply
  6. Katherine Hackworthy says

    August 07, 2018 at 4:23 pm

    A cool refreshing drink is just what you need when the heat is on. Loving the colour of this pretty drink.

    Reply
    • Jenn S. says

      August 07, 2018 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks, Katherine. It definitely helps take the edge of the heat!

      Reply
  7. Jacque Hastert says

    August 07, 2018 at 3:40 pm

    What a great refreshing drink to sip on!

    Reply
    • Jenn S. says

      August 07, 2018 at 3:41 pm

      Thank you, Jacque!

      Reply
  8. Dianne says

    August 07, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    It’s been so hot here than I don’t even want to leave the house. This looks like just the thing to help cool me off!

    Reply
    • Jenn S. says

      August 07, 2018 at 3:25 pm

      I’m so tired of being super sweaty all the time! At least delicious summer drinks help take the edge off!

      Reply

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