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From Ashley McCrary

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A deeply antioxidant-rich electrolyte drink combining sweet cherries and tart pomegranate! This vibrant ruby-red beverage is packed with electrolytes from coconut water and bursting with fruity flavor. It’s the perfect post-workout recovery drink or a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up.

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•   2 1/2 cups coconut water
•   1 cup cherries (fresh or frozen, pitted)
•   1/2 cup pomegranate arils (or 1/4 cup no sugar added pomegranate juice)
•   1 lime (juiced)
•   1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt
•   2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
•   ice
•   cherries (fresh, for garnish)
•   pomegranate arils (for garnish)

Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender: 2½ cups coconut water, 1 cup cherries (fresh or frozen, pitted), ½ cup pomegranate arils (or ¼ cup pomegranate juice), juice of 1 whole lime, ¼–½ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup.
2. Blend on high speed for 20-30 seconds until completely smooth and the mixture is a **rich, opaque deep jewel-toned ruby red** color.
3. For a smoother drink, strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove cherry skins and pomegranate seed remnants (optional).
4. Pour over two glasses filled with ice.
5. Garnish with fresh cherries and a sprinkle of pomegranate arils on top.
6. Enjoy immediately—antioxidant-rich and incredibly refreshing!