Description
Beat the heat with this homemade cherry lemonade, a delightful blend of sweet cherries and tangy lemons. Perfect for summer gatherings or a refreshing treat anytime, this drink captures the essence of sunny days and joyful memories. With its vibrant color and zesty flavor, each sip is sure to bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4–5 fresh lemons (approximately 1 cup juice)
- 4 cups filtered water (3 cups cold + 1 cup for syrup)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries, then slice them in half.
- In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until juices are released.
- Juice the lemons to yield about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- In a large pitcher, mix the cooled cherry syrup with lemon juice and add 3 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices or whole cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh mint or swapping in other fruits like strawberries or blueberries. Store leftover lemonade in a sealed container in the fridge for up to five days.