Cherry Limeade
Quench your thirst with this delightful Cherry Limeade, a refreshing beverage perfect for hot summer days. Combining the vibrant flavors of fresh cherries and tangy lime juice, this homemade drink is not only delicious but also visually stunning. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or enjoying a relaxing afternoon, this cherry limeade offers a sweet-tart profile that appeals to everyone. Made entirely from natural ingredients, it’s a guilt-free way to cool down while impressing your guests. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, this recipe will surely become your go-to summer refresher!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 3 cups filtered water
- ¾ cup cane sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 8–10 limes)
- Ice
- Fresh lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Pit the fresh cherries or thaw frozen ones for 30 minutes.
- Blend the cherries with 2 cups of water and cane sugar until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or pitcher.
- Add the remaining cup of water and freshly squeezed lime juice; stir well.
- Serve over ice, garnished with fresh lime slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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