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Cherry Limeade

Refreshing Cherry Limeade: Your Summer Sip of Joy

Enjoy a delightful Cherry Limeade, a perfect balance of sweet and tangy for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Beverages
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Cherries Fresh or thawed frozen cherries
  • 2 limes Lime Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 2-3 tablespoons Simple Syrup Adjust to taste; can substitute with a low-calorie sweetener
  • 2 cups Cold Water For dilution
For the Fizz
  • 1 cup Club Soda/Sparkling Water Optional flavored sparkling water can be used
  • as needed Ice Essential for serving
For Garnish
  • 2 Lime Slices Optional, for decoration
  • 4 Whole Cherries Optional, for decoration

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Pitcher
  • Tall Glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash 1 cup of fresh cherries thoroughly, remove pits, and cut in half. Place in blender.
  2. Add 1/4 cup of cold water to the blender and blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth.
  3. Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to extract cherry juice.
  4. Squeeze juice from 2 limes into the pitcher and stir well to combine.
  5. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of simple syrup to taste, adjusting sweetness as desired.
  6. Pour in 1¾ cups of cold water and stir to fully combine all ingredients.
  7. Fill tall glasses with ice and pour the cherry-lime mixture over the ice.
  8. Add a splash of club soda or sparkling water to each glass for fizz.
  9. Garnish with lime slices and whole cherries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust sweetness and flavors according to your taste.

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