Description
Cherry limeade is a delightful drink that balances sweet cherries with tangy lime juice, perfect for warm days or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices and cherries for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the cherries, lime juice, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove the cherry pulp.
- Add the cold water to the pitcher and mix well. Adjust the sweetness if needed.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lime slices and extra cherries.
Notes
For a fizzy version, consider using soda water instead of plain water. For a lower-carb option, substitute sugar with a sugar alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cherry limeade, refreshing drinks, summer beverages