Sparkling Cherry Rosemary Mocktail

If you’re looking for a beautiful, refreshing drink that’s non-alcoholic but full of flavor, this Sparkling Cherry Rosemary Mocktail is it. It’s made with juicy cherries, fresh rosemary, a hint of citrus, and bubbly sparkling water — the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and herbaceous.

Whether you’re hosting a summer brunch, baby shower, or simply want a gorgeous drink for a weeknight wind-down, this mocktail brings all the elegance of a cocktail — without the booze.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Naturally alcohol-free and kid-friendly

• Made with real cherries and fresh herbs

• Looks fancy, but takes just 10 minutes

• Perfect for entertaining or sipping solo

• Easily made ahead as a cherry rosemary syrup

Final Thoughts:

This Sparkling Cherry Rosemary Mocktail proves that non-alcoholic drinks don’t have to be boring. With bold fruit, fragrant herbs, and fizzy sparkle, it’s a refreshing and classy way to sip and savor — no bar cart required.

Yield: 2 servings

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Sparkling Cherry Rosemary Mocktail

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 8 MinTotal time: 13 Min

If you’re looking for a beautiful, refreshing drink that’s non-alcoholic but full of flavor, this Sparkling Cherry Rosemary Mocktail is it. It’s made with juicy cherries, fresh rosemary, a hint of citrus, and bubbly sparkling water — the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and herbaceous.

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Ingredients

For the Cherry Rosemary Syrup

• 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
• ½ cup water
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• Juice of ½ lemon

For the Mocktail

• Ice
• 1 cup sparkling water (or use tonic or lemon soda for extra sweetness)
• Extra rosemary and cherries, for garnish
• Lemon slices (optional)

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine cherries, water, honey, rosemary, and lemon juice.
2. Bring to a simmer and cook for 6–8 minutes, mashing the cherries gently until the mixture thickens slightly.
3. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and discard solids. Let syrup cool.
4. Fill two glasses with ice.
5. Add 2–3 tablespoons of cherry rosemary syrup to each.
6. Top with sparkling water and gently stir.
7. Garnish with a cherry, a sprig of rosemary, and an optional lemon wedge or twist. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make it a spritzer: Add a splash of cranberry juice for extra tartness.

Frozen version: Blend with ice for a cherry slush.

Holiday vibe: Add pomegranate arils and orange zest in the winter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

144

Sugar

30 g

Protein

2 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

37 g

Sat. Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Fiber

3 g

Net carbs

34 g

Sodium

31 mg

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.