{"id":123427,"date":"2025-12-09T08:08:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T13:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/?p=123427"},"modified":"2025-12-09T08:08:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T13:08:00","slug":"tart-cherry-juice-mocktail-with-thyme-and-aleppo-pepper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/tart-cherry-juice-mocktail-with-thyme-and-aleppo-pepper\/","title":{"rendered":"Tart Cherry Spritz with Thyme and Aleppo Pepper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This savory-sweet non-alcoholic spritz features a thyme-honey syrup infused with Aleppo pepper. It&rsquo;s a tart cherry juice mocktail with layers of herbal, fruity, and gently spicy flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-01.jpg\" alt=\"Two tart cherry juice mocktails garnished with lemon twists and sprigs of fresh thyme.\" class=\"wp-image-123100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-01.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-01-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-01-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-01-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-01-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-01-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-01-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-01.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credits: Ali Redmond<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-quick-tip\">\n\n<p class=\"block-quick-tip__title\">Why You&rsquo;ll Love this Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It&rsquo;s as complex and interesting to drink as a classic cocktail, with a balance of rich, herbal, sweet, and spicy flavors. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It only takes 15 minutes and makes about 4 to 6 mocktails, but it&rsquo;s easy to batch for a large party.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The thyme-honey-aleppo syrup can be made 1 week in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Whether you&rsquo;re hosting a party or just want something special to sip on a quiet evening, this spritz brings together all the flavors I love most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unsweetened cherry juice adds a deep, almost wine-like richness. To make it more sophisticated and less like, well, drinking a glass of juice, I add an earthy thyme and Aleppo pepper-infused honey syrup for a savory-sweet balance that feels completely unexpected.<br><br>Unlike other dried chilies, Aleppo pepper has a beautiful fruity quality with just a whisper of heat, adding dimension without the burn. It&rsquo;s the perfect punctuation for tart cherry juice in a holiday mocktail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love serving this non-alcoholic spritz with a twist of lemon. The gentle fizz from the sparkling water keeps it refreshing, while the herbal and spicy notes make it feel warm and cozy at the same time. It&rsquo;s proof that a mocktail recipe can be just as compelling and sophisticated as any cocktail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Methods-01.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for the tart cherry mocktail including tart cherry juice, club soda, lemon, fresh thyme, honey, aleppo pepper and sea salt.\" class=\"wp-image-123095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Methods-01.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Methods-01-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Methods-01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Methods-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Methods-01-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Methods-01-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Methods-01.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-tart-cherry-thyme-spritz\"><strong>How to Make Tart Cherry-Thyme Spritz<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This elegant mocktail comes together easily once you&rsquo;ve made the infused syrup. The syrup recipe makes enough for 4 to 6 mocktails, depending on how much you add to each glass. You can always make a larger batch for serving at a party. Here&rsquo;s how to put it together:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make the thyme-honey-aleppo syrup.<\/strong> In a small saucepan, combine 1\/2 cup water, 1\/2 cup honey, 4 to 5 fresh thyme sprigs, 1\/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, and a pinch of fine sea salt. Set over medium heat and stir until the honey dissolves completely. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce the heat to low, stirring occasionally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cool and strain the syrup: <\/strong>Remove the syrup from the heat and cool to room temperature. The thyme and Aleppo pepper will continue to infuse as it cools, so don&rsquo;t skip this step. Once cooled, pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a jar or bowl, pressing on the thyme with the back of a spoon to extract maximum flavor. Discard the solids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mix the mocktails.<\/strong> Fill coupe or wine glasses with ice cubes if desired, or serve straight up for a more elegant presentation. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the thyme-honey-aleppo syrup to each glass. Start with less and taste&mdash;you can always add more if you prefer it sweeter. Pour about 1\/3 cup tart cherry juice into each glass, then top with about 1\/3 cup sparkling water per glass. Stir gently to combine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garnish and serve.<\/strong> Express a lemon twist over each glass to release the citrus oils, then drop it in or perch it on the rim. Add a fresh thyme sprig for garnish. Serve immediately while still fizzy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-02-Horizontal-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Four tart cherry juice mocktails garnished with lemon twists and sprigs of fresh thyme on a tray with a lemon.\" class=\"wp-image-123092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-02-Horizontal-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-02-Horizontal-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-02-Horizontal-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-02-Horizontal-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-02-Horizontal-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-02-Horizontal.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Tart-Cherry-Thyme-Sparkling-Mocktail-Leads-02-Horizontal.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ways-to-make-this-recipe-your-own\"><strong>Ways to Make This Recipe Your Own<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe is quite flexible. Here are some variations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adjust the spice level:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/products\/aleppo-pepper-aleppo-style-pepper?_pos=1&amp;_sid=a88bd5e84&amp;_ss=r\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/products\/aleppo-pepper-aleppo-style-pepper?_pos=1&amp;_sid=a88bd5e84&amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aleppo pepper<\/a> is mild with a fruity, slightly smoky flavor. If you can&rsquo;t find it, you can substitute with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (use less, as they&rsquo;re spicier) or omit entirely for a non-spicy version. If you love heat, add more Aleppo pepper to the syrup. If you&rsquo;re sensitive to spice, reduce it to 1\/4 teaspoon or omit it entirely.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/what-is-aleppo-pepper\/\">What Is Aleppo Pepper and How to Use It<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TRY IT:<\/strong> Grab a bottle of our <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/product\/aleppo-pepper-aleppo-style-pepper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aleppo-style pepper<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use different herbs:<\/strong> If thyme isn&rsquo;t available, fresh rosemary or sage work beautifully with tart cherry. Both bring their own unique aromatic qualities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change the citrus:<\/strong> Instead of lemon twist, try orange peel for a sweeter citrus note that complements the cherry beautifully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make it less tart:<\/strong> If you find tart cherry juice too sharp, mix it half-and-half with sweet cherry juice or add an extra tablespoon of syrup to each glass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make it boozy: <\/strong>Add 1 1\/2 ounces of vodka or gin to each glass along with the thyme-honey-aleppo syrup and tart cherry juice. Stir well before topping with sparkling water and garnishing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-glassware-recommendation\"><strong>Glassware Recommendation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/7Zwh7a\">Coupe glasses<\/a> give this mocktail an elegant, sophisticated presentation. <a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/MHowB\">Rocks glasses<\/a> or highball glasses work well, too, if you prefer more ice and a longer drink. For the look of a traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/aperol-spritz\/\">Aperol spritz<\/a>, use a <a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/7Zwh7a\">white wine glass<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"block-post-listing layout-alpha\"><header><div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-winter-mocktails\">More Winter Mocktails <\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/header><div class=\"block-post-listing__inner\"><article class=\"post-summary post-summary--primary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/pomegranate-fizz-mocktail\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TMD-Pomegranate-Mocktail-Lead-05-Horizontal-315x315.jpg\" class=\"cwp-nolazy nopin\" alt=\"A close up of 2 pomegranate fizz mocktails garnished with pomegranate seeds and orange wedges next to more pomegranate seeds and 2 orange halves.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 50vw, 25vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TMD-Pomegranate-Mocktail-Lead-05-Horizontal-315x315.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TMD-Pomegranate-Mocktail-Lead-05-Horizontal-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TMD-Pomegranate-Mocktail-Lead-05-Horizontal-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TMD-Pomegranate-Mocktail-Lead-05-Horizontal-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TMD-Pomegranate-Mocktail-Lead-05-Horizontal-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TMD-Pomegranate-Mocktail-Lead-05-Horizontal.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><p class=\"entry-category\">Drinks<\/p><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/pomegranate-fizz-mocktail\/\">Spiced Pomegranate Fizz Mocktail<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post-summary post-summary--primary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/sparkling-pear-ginger-beer-mocktail\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TMD-Sparkling-Pear-Mocktail-Leads-06-Horizontal-315x315.jpg\" class=\"cwp-nolazy nopin\" alt=\"Three ginger beer mocktails on a wooden platter with a bowl of crystalized ginger pieces. 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Behind this is a bowl of oranges.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 50vw, 25vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/TMD-Spiced-Hibiscus-Mocktail-Leads-01-Horizontal-315x315.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/TMD-Spiced-Hibiscus-Mocktail-Leads-01-Horizontal-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/TMD-Spiced-Hibiscus-Mocktail-Leads-01-Horizontal-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/TMD-Spiced-Hibiscus-Mocktail-Leads-01-Horizontal-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/TMD-Spiced-Hibiscus-Mocktail-Leads-01-Horizontal-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/TMD-Spiced-Hibiscus-Mocktail-Leads-01-Horizontal.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><p 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The gentle heat from the Aleppo pepper beautifully balances the sweetness, while fresh thyme and a lemon twist add aromatic sophistication.<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"tmd-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tmd-meta__wrap tmd-meta__times-cuisine\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tmd-meta__single tmd-meta__times\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-left wprm-icon-decoration-none\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.909 8.022a1.18 1.18 0 0 1 1.18 1.18v3.775h2.359a1.18 1.18 0 0 1 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 0 0 1-1.18 1.18h-3.303a1.416 1.416 0 0 1-1.416-1.416v-4.72a1.18 1.18 0 0 1 1.18-1.18z\"><\/path><path d=\"M8.606 0a2.36 2.36 0 0 0-2.359 2.359v.708a1.18 1.18 0 0 0 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 0 0 0 1.18-1.18v-.708h6.37v.708a1.18 1.18 0 0 0 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 0 0 0 1.18-1.18v-.708A2.36 2.36 0 0 0 14.976 0h-6.37z\"><\/path><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M21.582 14.038c0 5.407-4.384 9.791-9.791 9.791S2 19.445 2 14.038s4.384-9.791 9.791-9.791 9.791 4.384 9.791 9.791zm-2.359 0a7.433 7.433 0 0 1-14.863 0 7.432 7.432 0 0 1 14.862 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/div>\n\t    \t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep &ndash; 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<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t    \t<div class=\"tmd-meta__single\">\n\t    \t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Cuisine:<\/span>\n\t    \t\t<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-left wprm-icon-decoration-none\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\"><path d=\"M7.638 16.388c.675.113 1.238-.225 1.35-.787.45-1.463 1.8-2.475 3.263-2.475.675 0 1.125-.45 1.125-1.125s-.45-1.125-1.125-1.125c-2.7 0-4.838 1.8-5.4 4.163-.225.675.112 1.237.787 1.35zm14.737 2.362h-.225c.225-.788.225-1.462.225-2.25 0-3.937-2.137-7.312-5.625-9 0-2.475-2.025-4.5-4.5-4.5s-4.5 2.025-4.5 4.5c-3.487 1.688-5.625 5.175-5.625 9 0 .788.112 1.462.225 2.25h-.225C1.45 18.75 1 19.2 1 19.875S1.45 21 2.125 21h20.25c.675 0 1.125-.45 1.125-1.125s-.45-1.125-1.125-1.125zM12.25 5.25c.9 0 1.688.563 2.025 1.35-.225-.112-.9-.112-1.35-.225-.9 0-1.913 0-2.7.225a2.224 2.224 0 0 1 2.025-1.35zm0 3.375c4.275 0 7.875 3.488 7.875 7.875 0 .788-.113 1.462-.337 2.25H4.713c-.225-.788-.338-1.462-.338-2.25 0-4.387 3.6-7.875 7.875-7.875z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American\/Mediterranean<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"tmd-meta__wrap tmd-meta__servings-course\">\n\t    \t<div class=\"tmd-meta__single\">\n\t    \t\t<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-left wprm-icon-decoration-none\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\"><path d=\"M17.242 14.371h3.387A2.37 2.37 0 0 0 23 12V7.143A5.643 5.643 0 0 0 17.357 1.5H15.21v21h2.032v-8.129zm0-10.839h.115a3.61 3.61 0 0 1 3.611 3.611V12a.34.34 0 0 1-.338.338h-3.387V3.532zM6.065 14.269V22.5h2.032v-8.231a5.08 5.08 0 0 0 4.065-4.979c0-2.371-1.921-7.79-5.081-7.79S2 6.919 2 9.29a5.08 5.08 0 0 0 4.065 4.979zM7.081 3.532c1.314 0 3.048 3.621 3.048 5.758a3.05 3.05 0 0 1-3.048 3.048A3.05 3.05 0 0 1 4.032 9.29c0-2.137 1.735-5.758 3.048-5.758z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Serves &ndash; <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-123428 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"123428\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">to 6 mocktails<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tmd-meta__single\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Course:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-left wprm-icon-decoration-none\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\"><path d=\"M12.5 1.5a10.495 10.495 0 0 0-7.424 3.076A10.5 10.5 0 0 0 2 12c0 2.785 1.106 5.455 3.076 7.424A10.5 10.5 0 0 0 12.5 22.5c2.785 0 5.455-1.106 7.424-3.076A10.5 10.5 0 0 0 23 12c0-2.785-1.106-5.455-3.076-7.424A10.5 10.5 0 0 0 12.5 1.5zm0 18.899A8.4 8.4 0 0 1 4.101 12 8.4 8.4 0 0 1 12.5 3.601 8.4 8.4 0 0 1 20.899 12a8.4 8.4 0 0 1-8.399 8.399zm0-13.649a5.25 5.25 0 0 0-5.249 5.249 5.25 5.25 0 0 0 5.249 5.249 5.25 5.25 0 0 0 5.249-5.249A5.25 5.25 0 0 0 12.5 6.75zm0 8.399A3.15 3.15 0 1 1 15.65 12a3.15 3.15 0 0 1-3.15 3.15z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Drinks<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tmd-content\">\n\t\n\t<div id=\"recipe-123428-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-123428-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"123428\" data-servings=\"4\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #ffffff;\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-123428-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-accent: #000000;--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 4px;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"123428\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"123428\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"123428\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-normal\">For the Thyme-Honey-Aleppo Syrup<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2 cup water\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2 cup honey\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/collections\/honey\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\">honey<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4 to 5 fresh thyme sprigs (about 4 inches long each)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4 to 5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh thyme sprigs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(about 4 inches long each)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/products\/aleppo-pepper-aleppo-style-pepper\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\">Aleppo pepper<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Pinch fine sea salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Pinch<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fine sea salt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-normal\">For the Mocktails<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Ice cubes\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Ice cubes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 cups tart cherry juice, preferably unsweetened, chilled\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tart cherry juice,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">preferably unsweetened, chilled<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 cups sparkling water or club soda, chilled\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sparkling water or club soda,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">chilled<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Lemon twists for garnish\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Lemon twists for garnish<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"recipe-123428-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-123428-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"123428\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #ffffff;\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul style=\"--wprm-advanced-list-background: #000000;--wprm-advanced-list-size: 20px;--wprm-advanced-list-text-size: 13px;\" class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-123428-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Make the thyme-honey-aleppo syrup.<\/strong> In a small saucepan, combine the water, honey, fresh thyme sprigs, Aleppo pepper, and a pinch of salt. Set over medium heat and stir until the honey dissolves completely. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. The thyme and Aleppo pepper will continue to infuse as it cools. Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a jar or bowl, pressing on the thyme with the back of a spoon to extract maximum flavor. Discard the solids. You should have about 3\/4 cup of syrup.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-123428-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Mix the mocktails.<\/strong> Fill coupe glasses (or rocks glasses) with ice cubes if desired, or serve straight up. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the thyme-honey-aleppo syrup to each glass (adjust to taste&mdash;start with less and add more if desired). Pour about 1\/3 cup of tart cherry juice into each glass, then top with about 1\/3 cup of sparkling water per glass. Stir gently to combine.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-123428-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Garnish and serve. <\/strong>Express a lemon twist over each glass to release the oils, then drop it in or perch it on the rim. Add a fresh thyme sprig for garnish. Serve immediately while still fizzy.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-123428-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #ffffff;\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shop this recipe: Visit <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/themeddish.com\/3YLbJap\"><b>our shop<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients, including the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/themeddish.com\/3Ys5dUw\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">honey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/products\/aleppo-pepper-aleppo-style-pepper?_pos=1&amp;_sid=5abf4731f&amp;_ss=r\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aleppo pepper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> used in this recipe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Glassware recommendation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Coupe glasses give this mocktail an elegant, sophisticated presentation. Rocks glasses or highball glasses work well too if you prefer more ice and a longer drink. For the look of a traditional <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/aperol-spritz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aperol spritz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, use a white wine glass.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aleppo pepper adjustment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aleppo pepper is mild with a fruity, slightly smoky flavor. If you can&rsquo;t find it, you can substitute with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (use less, as they&rsquo;re spicier) or omit entirely for a non-spicy version.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make-ahead tip:<\/b><span> The thyme-honey-aleppo syrup can be made up to 1 week in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-123428-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Nutrition<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #ffffff;\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped wprm-block-text-normal wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped-text\" style=\"text-align: left;column-gap: 10px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 215px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #000000\">194.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #000000\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 215px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #000000\">51<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #000000\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 215px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #000000\">0.7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #000000\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 215px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #000000\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #000000\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 215px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #000000\">0.01<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #000000\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 215px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #000000\">0.03<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #000000\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 215px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #000000\">0.01<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #000000\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 215px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #000000\">40.5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #000000\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 215px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #000000\">236.9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #000000\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 215px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #000000\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #000000\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 215px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #000000\">46.6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #000000\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 215px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #000000\">121.6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #000000\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 215px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #000000\">1.8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #000000\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 215px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #000000\">23.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #000000\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 215px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #000000\">1.1<\/span><span 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