Description
This Easy Cherry Lemonade is a refreshing and vibrant drink perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet cherries and tangy lemon creates a deliciously unique flavor that will quench your thirst on a hot day.
Ingredients
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Thawed Cherries:
- 3 cups thawed whole, pitted cherries (2 (12 oz) bags of thawed dark pitted cherries)
Purified Water:
- 9 cups, divided
Granulated Sugar:
- 2 cups
Fresh Lemon Juice:
- 1-1 1/2 cups (Juice from about 7-8 large lemons)
Instructions
- Add the thawed cherries to the blender: Blend until pureed.
- Double strain the cherries: Use a fine mesh sieve or juicing bag. Once strained, you should have about 1 cup of cherry juice.
- Place cherry juice in a pitcher: Add 2 cups of heated water and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice: Add remaining cold water gradually, adjusting sweetness to taste.
- Chill and stir before serving: Serve over ice. Garnish with mint, cherries, or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Lemon juice: Adjust to taste for stronger lemon flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
