Recipe · 16 oz

Cherry Lemon-Lime Cream

Cherry and vanilla with a short cream pour. Nostalgic and pink.

  • 3 mintime
  • 16 ozserves 1
  • Nocaffeine
  • Dairyas written

Lemon-limeCherry + VanillaHalf & halfclassiccreamy

Ingredients

  • 12 ozlemon-lime, cold
  • ½ ozcherry syrup
  • ½ ozvanilla syrup
  • 1 ozhalf & half
  • Pebble or crushed ice

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Steps

  1. 1Add the syrups to an empty 16 oz cup.
  2. 2Fill the cup to the top with pebble ice.
  3. 3Pour the lemon-lime slowly down the side.
  4. 4Float the half & half over the back of a spoon. Don't stir; let it bloom.
  5. 5Wide straw. First sip from the bottom.

Variations

  • Swap the topper for popping boba.
  • Try raspberry instead of cherry.
  • Go bigger: freeze-dried fruit on top for texture.

FAQ

Does the Cherry Lemon-Lime Cream have caffeine?

No. Lemon-lime is usually caffeine-free; check your brand's label.

How do I make the Cherry Lemon-Lime Cream sugar-free?

Use zero-sugar lemon-lime soda and sugar-free cherry syrups. Most big syrup brands sell sugar-free versions.

Can I make it dairy-free?

Yes. Use coconut cream, or make the foam with chilled barista oat milk.

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