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Refreshing Cherry Limeade
This refreshing non-alcoholic Tart Cherry Limeade is made with simple ingredients, makes a large batch, and the recipe has plenty of options for substitutions!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 117 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 or 3 limes)
- 1 cup tart cherry juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 12 oz frozen cherries unsweetened is what I like to use
- 60 oz lime flavored sparkling water (I buy cans, so I use 5 12 oz cans)
For Serving
- Ice cubes
- lime wedges/slices
- sprigs of mint (optional - for garnish)
Instructions
- Add lime juice, cherry juice, and granulated sugar to a small saucepan. Heat over MED LOW heat and stir for just a minute or two, until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add frozen cherries to a large pitcher and top with the juice mixture once it's cooled a bit.
- Slowly pour in the lime flavored sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour cherry limeade in the glasses. Garnish with a lime slice/wedge and a sprig of mint for a fun finish.
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To Make Ahead:
- Complete steps 1 and 2, then add the juice mixture to a jar with a lid, and refrigerate.
- Pour about 2-3 Tbsp of the juice mixture into each serving glass, top with several frozen cherries, and fill the glass up the rest of the way with the sparkling water.
Notes
- Recipe makes approximately 64-68 oz.
Nutrition Information
Calories
117kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
47mg
(2%)
Potassium
158mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
31IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 31IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.