Description
Quench your thirst this summer with homemade cherry lemonade, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This vibrant drink captures the essence of sunny days, making it an ideal companion for picnics, barbecues, or simply relaxing in your backyard. With fresh cherries and zesty lemon juice, each sip offers a refreshing zing that will uplift your spirits and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups filtered water (for dilution)
- Sugar to taste (approximately 1/2 to 3/4 cup)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine pitted cherries and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium until cherries break down (about 10 minutes).
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing to extract juice.
- Return the cherry juice to the saucepan over low heat and stir in sugar until dissolved. Adjust sweetness as desired.
- In a pitcher, mix lemon juice and 2 cups of water. Add the cooled cherry syrup and stir well.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh cherries or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added fizz, incorporate club soda before serving. Experiment with lime instead of lemon for a twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.