Description
Cool off with this refreshing Cherry Limeade made with real cherries and freshly squeezed lime juice. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, ideal for hot summer days.
Ingredients
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Cherry Limeade:
- 1 ½ cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries (10 ounces)
- 3 cups filtered water (divided)
- ¾ cup cane sugar
- 1 cup lime juice (8 – 10 limes, freshly squeezed)
For Serving:
- Ice
- Fresh lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Pit Cherries: If using fresh cherries, pit them first. If using frozen, allow them to thaw for at least 30 minutes before blending.
- Blend Cherry Mixture: To a blender, add cherries, 2 cups of water, and cane sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Strain and Mix: Strain the cherry limeade concentrate with a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or pitcher. Add the remaining cup of water and freshly squeezed lime juice, then stir to combine.
- Serve: Add ice to glasses, pour in the cherry limeade, and garnish with fresh lime slices. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cherry Limeade, Summer Drink, Refreshing Beverage
