Homemade Cherry Lemonade
A vibrant and refreshing cherry lemonade perfect for summer gatherings and cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash cherries thoroughly, pit and halve them.
- Juice those lemons: Roll lemons on the countertop, then slice and juice until you have 1 cup.
- Make the simple syrup: Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved.
- Blend the cherries: Add pitted cherries to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Combine everything: In a pitcher, mix cherry puree, lemon juice, simple syrup, and remaining water. Stir well.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then serve over ice with garnishes.
Notes
This lemonade can last up to 5-7 days in the fridge. Use leftover cherry puree in yogurt or oatmeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cherry lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, homemade lemonade, cherry recipes
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