Fun Water: Tart Cherry, Basil & Mint Sparkler
Fun Water: Tart Cherry, Basil & Mint Sparkler
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 4 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 3 cups ice cubes, as needed
- 1/2 cup tart cherry juice, Knudsen's recommended
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Place the fresh Thai basil leaves and fresh mint leaves into a large glass jar or pitcher. Gently crush or 'smash' the herbs with your hands to begin releasing their aromatic oils.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Pour about 1/4 cup of chilled sparkling water over the herbs in the jar. Using a muddler, gently muddle the herbs for 30-60 seconds to further extract their flavors. Be careful not to over-muddle, which can make the herbs bitter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Fill the jar or pitcher generously with ice cubes.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour the remaining chilled sparkling water over the ice and muddled herbs, filling most of the jar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the tart cherry juice to the mixture. The amount can be adjusted to your preference, but a generous splash is recommended for flavor and potential sleep benefits.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Squeeze the juice from one lime wedge into the drink for a bright, citrusy tang. You can add more lime wedges if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust tart cherry juice or lime if needed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve immediately, ideally with a reusable straw, and enjoy this refreshing 'fun water' as a hydrating drink or a calming bedtime mocktail.
⏱️ 2 min
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Fun Water: Tart Cherry, Basil & Mint Sparkler
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 4 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 3 cups ice cubes, as needed
- 1/2 cup tart cherry juice, Knudsen's recommended
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Place the fresh Thai basil leaves and fresh mint leaves into a large glass jar or pitcher. Gently crush or 'smash' the herbs with your hands to begin releasing their aromatic oils.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Pour about 1/4 cup of chilled sparkling water over the herbs in the jar. Using a muddler, gently muddle the herbs for 30-60 seconds to further extract their flavors. Be careful not to over-muddle, which can make the herbs bitter.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Fill the jar or pitcher generously with ice cubes.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour the remaining chilled sparkling water over the ice and muddled herbs, filling most of the jar.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the tart cherry juice to the mixture. The amount can be adjusted to your preference, but a generous splash is recommended for flavor and potential sleep benefits.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Squeeze the juice from one lime wedge into the drink for a bright, citrusy tang. You can add more lime wedges if desired.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust tart cherry juice or lime if needed.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve immediately, ideally with a reusable straw, and enjoy this refreshing 'fun water' as a hydrating drink or a calming bedtime mocktail.
⏱️ 2 min