Easy Make Cherry Lemonade
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
20 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
South American
Easy Make Cherry Lemonade
Description
The recipe starts by pureeing sweet cherries with a small amount of water to create a vibrant cherry base. For a smoother texture, the puree can be strained to remove pulp. Freshly squeezed, strained lemon juice is added along with more water and sweetener to balance tartness and sweetness. The lemonade is stirred until all sugar dissolves, yielding a translucent, flavored beverage.
Cherry Lemonade is best served chilled over ice with optional lemon wedge garnishes to enhance its bright citrus aroma. The combination of fresh cherry and lemon flavors makes it a pleasant, fruit-forward alternative to standard lemonade.
Store leftover Cherry Lemonade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Stir well before serving to recombine any settled ingredients. For best flavor and freshness, consume within this period; discard if off taste develops. This lemonade can be made ahead and refrigerated ready to chill and serve when desired.
Ingredients
- 1-¾ cups lemon juice strained, freshly squeezed
- 8 oz. sweet cherry fresh or frozen
- 5 cups water
- 1 cup lakanto monk fruit sweetener , Classic or 1 cup granulated sugar
- lemon for serving (optional, wedges
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, add the cherry and ½ cup of water; blend or purée until completely smooth, then transfer the mixture into a pitcher. (For pulp Free: pass the mixture through a fine sieve, if desired).
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, remaining water, and sugar to the pitcher and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Taste, add more sugar, if necessary.
- Pour the cherry lemonade into glasses with ice cubes and garnish with lemon wedges, if desired. The cherry lemonade will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover cherry lemonade in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Stir well before serving to recombine any settled ingredients.
- Discard lemonade if flavor changes or it tastes off after storage.
- The lemonade can be made ahead and refrigerated to serve chilled later.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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