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Cherry Vanilla Cream Soda Mocktail

A quick, old-fashioned non alcoholic drink made with tart cherry juice concentrate, pure vanilla extract, and sparkling water. It comes together in minutes and tastes like a nostalgic cream soda with real fruit flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp tart cherry juice concentrate 100 percent pure, not a sweetened cherry drink blend
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp simple syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups sparkling water chilled, plain or lightly flavored
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 2 maraschino cherries optional garnish
  • 2 tbsp half-and-half or heavy cream optional, for a creamier soda texture

Equipment

  • tall glasses
  • measuring spoons
  • long spoon or stirrer

Method
 

  1. In a small measuring cup or bowl, stir together the tart cherry juice concentrate, vanilla extract, and simple syrup until fully combined. Taste it and add a little more simple syrup if you want it sweeter. The base should smell deeply of cherry and vanilla.
  2. Fill two tall glasses generously with ice cubes. You want the glasses well chilled before adding the liquid.
  3. Divide the cherry vanilla base evenly between the two glasses, pouring it right over the ice.
  4. If you are using the half-and-half or cream for a creamier soda, add one tablespoon to each glass now and stir gently once or twice.
  5. Slowly pour the chilled sparkling water over the back of a spoon into each glass to preserve the carbonation. Fill each glass to within half an inch of the rim.
  6. Give each drink one gentle stir from the bottom up so the syrup does not sit on the ice. Garnish with a maraschino cherry if you like, add a straw, and serve immediately while the drink is still fizzy.

Notes

The cherry vanilla base can be made ahead and stored in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to five days. Always add the sparkling water fresh at serving time so the drink stays bubbly.