Adult Dark Cherry Cream Soda is such a fun and delicious cocktail. Lightened up soda mixed with juice makes this tasty cocktail an instant favorite! Adult Dark Cherry Cream Soda…MMM!
The holidays have me getting so sentimental. It’s been a crazy and wonderful year, and it gets me all happy teary emotional when I think about it. We are in year two of our marriage, we have two adorable and super weird fur babies, and this blog has become my passion. It felt like overnight, but it has been a lot of really fun hard work, that has helped me make new friends, allowed me to get creative, and taught me so much. I feel like this year and all of it’s great changes deserve a cheers. Cheers, 2014.
This little Adult Dark Cherry Cream Soda is the perfect way to cheers to our great year of firsts.
Cheers to our first (and only) wedding :), first new home, first time cooking with Brussels Sprouts, you get the idea. It’s been a fun ride, and I can’t wait to see where it takes us next. For now, its taking me to Adult Dark Cherry Cream Soda land. And that’s a good place to be.
So even with all these sentimental and happy feelings about the past year…there’s also some New Years Resolutions that we will be implementing ASAP. I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this before…but we have a soda PROBLEM in our house. My husband is addicted to diet soda. Diet Mountain Dew to be exact. As far as addictions go, I know things could be worse, but I still hate how unhealthy they are for him.
I don’t even want to mention how much he has consumed in a day! I came across Zevia while shopping at (my happy place) Whole Foods. It is dang hard to find healthier soda options folks, especially one that carries a Mountain Dew alternative. It was like the skies parted when I saw the Mountain Zevia Can. Zero Calories. Zero artificial sweetener (it’s sweetened with steamed stevia leaves and monk fruit!). Say…what?! They have 15 flavors. I mean…all the flavors.
I knew I wanted to make a tasty adult beverage, and I had so many flavor options to choose from. Luckily Whole Foods also has a killer organic juice aisle…and dark cherry was calling my name. Dark Cherry and Zevia Cream Soda. Thirsty Thursday (or Thirsty Wednesday…) HEAVEN. I don’t mind if I do.
I have a feeling you’re going to see me using this delish soda for mixers in many posts to come. Why not make simple smart choices that allow us to still enjoy our favorite recipes guilt free!? And you better believe my fridge is stocked with Mountain Zevia. Pat’s been a happy and healthy camper! We are already kicking some butt on 2015 resolutions! Let’s #CheersTo that too!
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Ingredients
- Zevia Cream Soda
- Dark Cherry Juice
- Good quality vodka
- Cherries for garnish optional
Instructions
- Pour each ice filled glass 1/4 - 1/2 full with dark cherry juice.
- Pour in 1.5 ounces of vodka (about 1 shot)
- Top with cream soda.
- Enjoy!
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Erin | The Law Student's Wife
Life is truly filled with blessings isn’t it? Thank you so much for sharing some of yours. Cheers!
Becky Hardin
It is. Cheers right back at you! I LOVED your post for the cute cookie mix! I’ll be making that for sure as gifts this year. You are the cutest! Happy Thanksgiving
Susie Genova
You make the prettiest cocktails! Absolutely seeking out those sodas, too.
Becky Hardin
Thanks Susie, you do too!!!
Trish
YUM YUM! I never think to make cocktails with cream soda. Great idea! Also… I ADORE those glasses. :)
Trish
Becky Hardin
Thanks Trish!! I love the glasses too. They’re these weird halloween glasses with skulls on the bottom…but luckily that’s easily hidden when a drink is inside. So just gotta keep filling up people’s glasses as they drink :) Thanks for stopping by!
Maryanne @ the little epicurean
Love this idea! And I really like that you used fresh cherries :)
My boyfriend is addicted to Diet Coke. We’re going to have to try Zevia!
Becky Hardin
Thanks Maryanne! Means a lot coming from you! Yours always look super delicious :)
Tarra Dziurman
Hi Becky,
I was super excited to accidentally stumble upon the Zevia drinks at Kroger!! Very limited flavors but OMG, I got the cherry cola – you can’t even taste the difference between the stuff with all the JUNK in it. I’m so glad I saw this post of yours! Never would have tried it otherwise!!! :)
Becky Hardin
That seriously makes me SO happy! I didn’t know they sold them at Kroger, that is awesome! Thanks so much for stopping by and saying hi, made my day to hear that!
Michelle
Hahaa Diet Mt Dew is my beverage of choice as well, love it & I drink nothing else! I’ve never heard of Zevia, but I’ve never been to a Whole Foods either. I love cherry though, & I definitely love adult drinks so I may have to give this a try :)
Becky Hardin
Man people love their Diet Mountain Dew!!! haha. Thanks for stopping by Michelle, so glad you did!
John
The cherries and cherry juice definitely add a lot of flavor and a great color dynamic to the mix. I wouldn’t mind trying a root beer vodka to give it a cool float type of vibe with the cream soda. Nice cocktail. Kudos!
Becky Hardin
Fun ideas!! Love that! Thanks for stopping by, I”m going to have to try that!