Cherry Blossom Dream Mocktail

Allergens

Fruit

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cherry juice
• 2 oz. lychee syrup (see recipe below)
• 4 oz. sparkling water
• Ice cubes
• Fresh cherries and edible flowers for garnish Lychee Syrup Ingredients:
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups lychee fruit, peeled and pitted

Instructions

1. To make the lychee syrup, combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add lychees, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Let cool, then refrigerate overnight. Strain the next day, reserving both liquid and lychees.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine cherry juice and lychee syrup. Fill with ice and shake until cold.
3. Divide sparkling water between two glasses and pour the cherry lychee mixture over. Stir gently.
4. Garnish with fresh cherries and edible flowers. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

This mocktail can be made ahead and enjoyed while admiring cherry blossoms in bloom.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness to taste by adding more or less lychee syrup.