game day pitchers · alcohol-free
A vibrant, tart-forward pitcher mocktail featuring deep red cherry juice and floral hibiscus tea, balanced with zesty lime and a bubbly finish.
Prep time
15 minutes
Total time
15 minutes
Serves
8
Difficulty
Easy
A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.
Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.
Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.
Makes 8 servings. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.
In a large glass pitcher, stir together the tart cherry juice, fresh lime juice, and chilled hibiscus tea.
Add the grenadine and stir until the mixture is a uniform deep red.
Keep the pitcher refrigerated until ready to serve.
Just before pouring, add the lemon-lime sparkling water and stir gently to combine without losing the carbonation.
Fill individual glasses with ice and pour the limeade over.
Garnish each glass with a lime wheel and a cherry.
For a crowd: This recipe is designed for 8 servings. To serve a larger group, simply double all measurements and use a 2-gallon beverage dispenser, adding the sparkling water in batches as needed to keep it bubbly.
Easy swaps: Substitute pomegranate juice for tart cherry juice for a similar color and tang. Use club soda instead of lemon-lime sparkling water for a less sweet, more citrus-forward profile. Black tea can be used in place of hibiscus for a more earthy, less floral base.
Fresh lime juice provides a much brighter, more aromatic flavor that is essential for balancing the deep cherry notes.
Steep two tea bags in 2 cups of hot water for at least 7 minutes, then remove the bags and chill the liquid thoroughly before use.
The carbonation will eventually dissipate, so it is best to add the sparkling water immediately before serving your guests.
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