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Cherry Limeade

Refreshing Cherry Limeade: Sweet, Tart, and Guilt-Free!

This guilt-free Cherry Limeade is a refreshing summer drink that combines sweetness and tartness, 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 Mixture
  • 2 cups fresh cherries or frozen cherries (thaw before use)
  • 1/2 cup lime juice freshly squeezed for best flavor
For the Sweetness
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup or low-calorie sweetener as a substitute
For the Refreshment
  • 1 3/4 cup cold water to dilute the mixture
  • 1 cup club soda or sparkling water for fizz; can substitute with flavored sparkling water
  • ice Ice to serve chilled
For Garnishing
  • 1 slices lime optional for decoration
  • 1 whole cherry optional for decoration

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Pitcher

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cherry Limeade
  1. Wash 2 cups of fresh cherries, remove pits, and slice them in half. Place cherries in a blender.
  2. Add 1/4 cup of cold water to the blender with cherries and blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth.
  3. Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp.
  4. Measure out 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice and pour it into the pitcher with the cherry juice, then stir gently.
  5. Add 1/4 cup of simple syrup to the pitcher and stir until dissolved; adjust sweetness to taste.
  6. Pour in 1¾ cups of cold water, stirring to combine all ingredients.
  7. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the Cherry Limeade mixture over the ice.
  8. Top with club soda or sparkling water, about 1/4 cup per glass, to add fizz.
  9. Garnish with a slice of lime and a whole cherry, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 31gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness according to your preference, and serve immediately for optimal fizz.

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