Homemade Cherry Lemonade
A refreshing twist on classic lemonade combining sweet cherries and tangy lemons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries by washing them and pitting them.
- Blend the cherries with 1 cup of water until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
- Juice the lemons using a citrus juicer and collect the juice.
- Mix the cherry puree, lemon juice, and remaining 3 cups of water in a large pitcher.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and mint.
Notes
This lemonade can be customized with other fruits or herbs for a unique flavor twist.
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
Keywords: cherry lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, homemade lemonade