Description
Cherry lemonade homemade is the ultimate summer refreshment, combining the tartness of fresh cherries with zesty lemons for a vibrant drink that captures the essence of sun-drenched days. This easy-to-make beverage will have your taste buds dancing and is perfect for any occasion— from poolside lounging to backyard barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups chilled water (sparkling optional)
- Ice, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and pit the cherries. Blend them in a blender until smooth.
- Squeeze lemons to yield about one cup of lemon juice, straining out seeds.
- In a large pitcher, combine cherry puree, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add chilled water to the pitcher; mix well and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving over ice with optional garnishes like lemon slices or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg