Description
Beat the heat with this refreshing Fresh Cherry Lemonade! This vibrant drink combines ripe cherries and freshly squeezed lemons, creating a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors. Perfect for summer afternoons, family gatherings, or a cozy evening on the porch, each sip is sure to transport you to sunny days filled with laughter. Easy to make and visually stunning, this lemonade is a true crowd-pleaser that will quench your thirst and brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries.
- Blend pitted cherries with 2 cups of water until smooth.
- Strain the mixture into a pitcher using a fine mesh strainer.
- Mix in lemon juice and sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- Add remaining water and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Serve over ice, garnished with extra cherries or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg