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cherry limeade

Delicious Cherry Limeade Made from Scratch for Summer Sips

Cool off with homemade cherry limeade, a refreshing drink bursting with real cherry and lime flavors. Perfect for summer sips!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cherry Base
  • 1.5 cups Fresh or Frozen Pitted Cherries Use 1 ½ cups (10 ounces) for a naturally sweet and fruity flavor.
Lime Juice
  • 1 cups Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed from 8–10 limes adds that necessary zesty kick.
Sweetness
  • 0.75 cups Cane Sugar Sweetens your drink; substitute with white granulated sugar or honey if desired.
Dilution
  • 3 cups Filtered Water Divided; helps create the perfect refreshing consistency.
Serving
  • Ice and Fresh Lime Slices Serve over ice and garnish to enhance flavor.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • large bowl or pitcher
  • wooden spoon or whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and pit the fresh cherries or thaw frozen cherries for about 30 minutes.
  2. Blend pitted cherries with 2 cups of filtered water and ¾ cup of cane sugar until smooth.
  3. Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher.
  4. Add the remaining 1 cup of water and freshly squeezed lime juice to the cherry juice and stir well.
  5. Chill the mixture, serve over ice, and garnish with fresh lime slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Prepare ahead of time to avoid dilution from melting ice.

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