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November 8, 2018 Updated September 15, 2020 By Rebecca Drinks

Tart Cherry Spritzer

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tart cherry spritzer in cup with limes on table with text overlay

Need a drink more interesting than water, or a tasty late night beverage to help you sleep? This three ingredient tart cherry spritzer is the answer, it’s sweet, tart, and takes just 5 minutes to make.

I made this recipe after attending a sponsored event with the Cherry Marketing Institute, my expenses were covered on this trip, and I received free tart cherry foods. I was not compensated for my time and was not asked to create this recipe.

tart cherry spritzer in cup with limes on table

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You can also make No Churn Frozen Yogurt with Tart Cherry Sauce with the tart cherry juice concentrate.

Back in July, I got to tour a tart cherry orchard in Utah, Utah is one of the seven states where they’re grown in the US. I had no idea these little gems were grown so close to me! Not only was this trip informative and fun, but I learned how delicious tart cherries are!

From a nutrition perspective, Montmorency tart cherries have lots of anthocyanins, which potentially have effects on our sleep, exercise recovery, arthritis, gout, heart health, and gut health. It’s worth trying something with so many health benefits! And let me tell you, it’s worth continuing to include tart cherries into your eating patterns because they’re delicious! Make sure to pour tart cherry concentrate over frozen greek yogurt or ice cream.

Here are a couple photos I took at the tart cherry harvest:

Montmorency tart cherries on shaker, for tart cherry spritzer
Montmorency tart cherries being dumped into water, for tart cherry spritzer

How this tart cherry spritzer fits into my lifestyle 

As much as I love and rely on water, it can easily get boring. Especially on those hot days or days that I’m wanting to drink a lot. I’ve found that adding a splash of fruit juice to my water is a great way to add extra flavor. Adding tart cherry concentrate is awesome because it’s got a punch of tart cherry flavor. I’m all for homemade sodas, and this homemade tart cherry soda is as delicious as it is easy.

Montmorency tart cherry products, for tart cherry spritzer

Since moving, dealing with work stresses, and weird temp issues in my apartment, I’ve been looking for ways to help me sleep. I started drinking this tart cherry spritzer before bed to help me sleep at night, and it’s actually helped me! Montmorency tart cherries are a natural source of melatonin, which helps regulate our internal clock. Since there are no risks of drinking a capful of tart cherry concentrate, and it tastes delicious, why not?!

two glasses of tart cherry spritzer on a table with limes and thyme

How it’ll make your life easier

This tart cherry spritzer seriously takes seconds to throw together! So if you’re entertaining and want a fun easy drink, or if you feel like you need something more interesting than water, this is your answer. It’s easy, delicious, and is made with ingredients that I almost always have around.

Quick Notes on This Recipe

This recipe is awesome because it’s so easy and delicious. This tart cherry spritzer recipe just takes 2 minutes, 3 ingredients and tart loving taste buds.

  • Play around with proportions, want it extra cherry-ey? Add just a bit more tart cherry concentrate. Squeeze in as much lime juice as you’d like.
  • Is it a bit too tart for you? Add a bit of sugar to your drink to make the perfect tart cherry mocktail.

Here are a few of my other fave easy drink recipes-

  • Pomegranate Lime Spritzer
  • Starbucks Copycat Passion Tea Lemonade

Did you make this tart cherry spritzer? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

tart cherry spritzer in cup with limes on table
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Tart Cherry Spritzer

Need a drink more interesting than water, or a tasty late night beverage to help you sleep? This tart cherry spritzer is the answer.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 1 glass
Author Rebecca

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Carafe or Pitcher
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Montmorency Tart Cherry Concentrate
  • 1 cup sparkling water
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

  • Pour Montmorency tart cherry concentrate into glass, add sparkling water and lime juice. Stir, and serve immediately

Video

tart cherry spritzer

Notes

  • Play around with the proportions, you can add as much or as little of each ingredient as you’d like.
  • Use lemon juice if you don’t have lime juice

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Categories: Drinks

About Rebecca

Welcome! Iโ€™m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, youโ€™ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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  1. Elaine Benoit says

    November 8, 2018 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh, I need this cherry spritzer in my life! It looks delicious and festive, so I think I’ll be making this at our holiday party (at least for the kiddos)!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      November 8, 2018 at 11:25 am

      ohh that’s awesome! I bet it’d be delicious with vodka too (ya know for the adults)

      Reply
  2. Edyta at Eating European says

    November 8, 2018 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    This is my kind of drink. I grew up in Poland and tart cherries were very popular there. I actually prefer them over the sweet cherries. This summer I got super excited when I found tart cherries on my local farmers market. They are so good!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      November 8, 2018 at 11:24 am

      yay! they definitely taste different, but I’m with you! I love tart flavors

      Reply
  3. Courtney says

    November 8, 2018 at 11:36 am

    5 stars
    I had no idea about the health benefits of tart cherries – thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      November 8, 2018 at 2:24 pm

      awesome! absolutely

      Reply
  4. Emily Meyer says

    November 8, 2018 at 11:38 am

    5 stars
    Yum! This would be a great mocktail for me to make this Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      November 8, 2018 at 2:21 pm

      yes totally!

      Reply
  5. Iryna says

    November 8, 2018 at 11:47 am

    5 stars
    I adore sour cherries and I would definitely give this Spritzer a try. It would be also great for the holidays for those who don’t drink.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      November 8, 2018 at 2:20 pm

      yes! exactly

      Reply
  6. Cliona Keane says

    November 8, 2018 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    I have difficulty sleeping sometimes too! I must give this a go!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      November 8, 2018 at 2:20 pm

      ya, try it! no risks, just a delicious drink

      Reply
  7. Abbey Sharp says

    November 8, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    5 stars
    What a fun drink! Looks super refreshing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      November 12, 2018 at 10:40 pm

      thanks!

      Reply
  8. Rachel says

    November 27, 2019 at 8:25 pm

    I deal with inflammation and just learned from my neighborhood health store that tart cherry deals with inflammation. I bought a bottle and live the juice. Iโ€™m now loving the creative ways to I can use the juice to make great tasting beverages. Salute!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      November 27, 2019 at 11:09 pm

      awesome! there are so many delicious ways to use cherry juice!

      Reply

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