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Red Alert

This drink is a blend of lip-smacking cherry juice with another trendy ingredient, coconut water, which is gaining popularity as a cooking ingredient and sports drink (for its high potassium and mineral content). This blend is great for cooling off after a workout or as a morning wake-up drink.

Ingredients 60 mL tart cherry juice
120 mL coconut water
60 mL club soda or sparkling water

Directions

Pour ingredients into one 240 mL glass. Stir to combine and serve.

Serves 1

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