Cherry Limemade
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Cherry Limemade
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This cherry limeade recipe is made with a homemade cherry syrup, and is naturally sweet! You get to control the ratio of sweet cherry and tart lime flavor, to create your perfect summer drink.
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Ingredients
Cherry Syrup
- 1 pound cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Limeade Assembly
- 3/4 cup lime juice (about 4 large limes)
- 2 cups sparkling water
Instructions
- To prepare the cherry syrup, be sure to remove the pits and stems from the cherries before getting started. In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine the pitted cherries, orange juice, and maple syrup. Bring the liquid to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Lower the heat if the syrup starts to bubble too high in the pot.
- When the timer goes off, use a potato masher to mash the cherries directly in the pot. Let the cherries simmer for 5 more minutes, over medium-low heat.
- When the cherries are done cooking, arrange a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl, and pour the cherry mixture into the strainer. Use a fork to mash the cherries, extracting as much juice from them as possible. Reserve the cherry pulp for another use, such as topping oatmeal or a dessert. (It's sweet & delicious!)
- To prepare the limeade, fill a 12-ounce glass with ice and add 3 tablespoons of lime juice and a 1/2 cup of sparkling water. (This is for 1 serving; repeat with as many servings as you'd like to make.)
- Add 3 tablespoons of the cherry syrup, and stir well. Taste and make any adjustments necessary. You can add a little more cherry syrup for extra sweetness and cherry flavor. Serve right away, with a slice of lime on the glass, for the best flavor.
- You can store any leftover cherry syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also store leftover lime juice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. I recommend not mixing this limeade together with the sparkling water until just before you're ready to serve, so it won't lose its carbonation.
Notes
- Nutrition information is for 1 of 4 servings, assuming you use all of the syrup in 4 glasses. (You may end up getting 5 to 6 servings, depending on how much cherry syrup you use.) This information also doesn't take into account that you are straining out a hefty portion of cherry pulp, which also will retain some of the sweetener, so this is just a very rough estimate, and not a guarantee.
- If you don't have maple syrup on hand, you can also use honey or agave syrup. (If you need a vegan recipe, don't use honey.)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
151kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Potassium
414mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
157IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 157IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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