Back when I had my 5 day adventure with Metromint water, I mentioned that there was a new flavor, Cherrymint water. Well, I was at my local meat and vegetable proprietor the other day, who just happens to carry Metromint, and I stumbled upon a display. There it was for the world to see, Cherrymint! Naturally I had to pick up a bottle, especially at the sale price of $1 per bottle. I only picked up one.
Cherrymint has a cool factor of 5. The smell reminds me of Christmas for some reason, don’t go asking me why. There is a strong flavor of cherry, but not like natural cherries, more like you were drinking cherry extract. I am not saying it is a bad thing, but I will caution anyone who tries it, this is not like drinking water flavored with my favorite cherry, the maraschino. I will pause while the sick-o’s out there get their head out of the gutter.
This is not a flavor I would reach for on a daily basis. It tastes good, but I think it might be better if it was combined with a desert, enjoyed after a fine meal, or taken along to the State Fair and enjoyed with fried foods. I might keep a bottle of it in the fridge, next to the chocolate flavor. I wonder what would happen if the two were combined…
…but that is for another day.
-Walter