Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5lbs fresh Cherries
- Zest of 4 limes (approximately 2 Tbls)
- Juice of 4 limes (approximately ¾ cup)
- ¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves (approximately 14 leaves)
- 3 Tbls raw honey
Instructions
- Juicer Instructions: Pit the cherries and run them through the juicer. Pour the juice into a sauce pan and place on medium-high heat.
- Zest the limes and add it to the cherry juice mixture. Take the rind off the limes and run the flesh through the juicer.
- Add the lime juice to the pot along with the basil and honey. Let it steep for about 15 minutes. It can simmer slightly but I would not recommend a boil.
- Take the mixture off the heat and pour through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. It should be a silky smooth consistency.
- Feel free to reserve the basil leaves and put them back in the concentrate for optimal flavor.
- Blender Instructions: Pit the cherries and place in your blender. Puree until very smooth. Put the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and get some of the pulp out.
- Place the juice in a sauce pan and place on medium-high heat. Zest and juice the limes and add it to the pot.
- Then add the basil and honey and let it steep for about 15 minutes. It can simmer slightly but I would not recommend a boil.
- Take the mixture off the heat and pour through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Feel free to reserve the basil leaves and put them back in the concentrate for optimal flavor.
- Assembly: 2+Tablespoons concentrate to 1 Cup sparkling water. You can add more or less to match personal taste. Top with lime and cherries if desired!
Notes
- The lime is also up to personal preference and also size of the fruit. It is possible you will need to add more to taste.
- You really can substitute any type of sweetener in this. I tolerate raw honey the best so that is what I chose to do. If you want a lower glycemic load than liquid stevia would be a good option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4