Description
Homemade Cherry Lemonade is a refreshing and vibrant drink that beautifully balances sweet and tangy flavors, making it an excellent choice for any occasion. This delightful beverage can be prepared in just 10 minutes, perfect for those hot summer days, family gatherings, or casual picnics. With the combination of fresh sweet cherries and zesty lemon juice, this homemade drink stands out from store-bought options. It’s customizable to suit your taste, whether you prefer it sweeter or more tart. Ideal for all ages, this non-alcoholic cherry lemonade is sure to quench your thirst and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups sweet cherries (fresh, pitted)
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 6 cups sparkling or still water
- lemon slices (for garnish)
- fresh cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Syrup: In a blender, combine sweet cherries, lemon juice, and sugar. Blend until smooth. Strain through a mesh strainer to remove pulp and store the syrup in the fridge.
- Assemble Your Drink: Fill a glass halfway with ice. Add 3 tablespoons of cherry syrup and top with sparkling or still water. Stir gently and garnish with lemon slices and fresh cherries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg