Homemade Cherry Lemonade
A refreshing drink that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors, ideal for warm summer days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 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 thoroughly, removing the stems and pits.
- Blend the pitted cherries in a blender until smooth to make a cherry purée.
- Strain the cherry purée using a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar to the pitcher, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Mix in the water, adjusting based on your taste preferences.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or a cherry on top.
Notes
This recipe can be modified with sparkling water for a fizzy twist or herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cherry lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage