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Cherry lemonade

Refreshing Cherry Lemonade Recipe for Hot Summer Days

This refreshing cherry lemonade perfectly balances tart and sweet flavors, making it a delightful drink for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Flavor Meld 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cherry Base
  • 2 cups Cherries fresh or frozen, pitted
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Sugar adjust for sweetness
For Serving
  • 4 cups Water or sparkling water for fizz
  • ice Ice plenty to keep it cool

Equipment

  • High-speed blender
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • Large Pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Blend the cherries, lemon juice, and sugar in a high-speed blender until smooth.
  2. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer if desired for a smoother texture.
  4. Store the cherry-lemon syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
  5. Mix syrup with water in a pitcher, following a 1:1.5 ratio, and stir well.
  6. Serve over ice and garnish with slices of lemon or whole cherries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a fizzy version, replace regular water with sparkling water and add more fruits if desired.

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