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Homemade Cherry Lemonade

Delightful Homemade Cherry Lemonade for Quick Summer Refreshment

Homemade Cherry Lemonade is a refreshing summer drink made with cherries, lemon juice, and sugar, perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Syrup
  • 3 cups Sweet Cherries Fresh, pitted
  • 3/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Preferably freshly squeezed
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
For Serving
  • 4 cups Sparkling or Still Water

Equipment

  • blender
  • Mesh Strainer
  • spatula
  • Glasses

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Blend the cherries, lemon juice, and sugar in a blender for about 30 seconds.
  2. Strain the mixture using a mesh strainer to extract the cherry syrup.
  3. Fill each glass halfway with ice cubes.
  4. Pour 3 tablespoons of cherry syrup over the ice in each glass.
  5. Top each glass with sparkling or still water and stir well.
  6. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and whole cherries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an extra refreshing experience, chill your glasses before serving.

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