Description
Quench your thirst this summer with a refreshing homemade cherry lemonade. This vibrant beverage beautifully balances the sweetness of ripe cherries with the tanginess of fresh lemons, creating a delightful drink that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on a sunny day. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe will impress your friends and family while keeping you cool all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries.
- Squeeze the juice from the lemons into a measuring cup, straining out any seeds.
- In a blender, combine the pitted cherries, lemon juice, sugar, and 2 cups of cold water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to separate the juice from the pulp.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with more sugar if desired; stir until dissolved.
- Pour over ice-filled glasses and garnish with whole cherries or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in fresh mint or basil leaves. Substitute some of the lemon juice with lime for a zesty twist. Use sparkling water instead of still for a fizzy version.