Description
Quench your thirst this summer with a refreshing glass of homemade Fresh Cherry Lemonade. This vibrant drink combines the sweet and tart flavors of ripe cherries and zesty lemons, creating a delightful beverage that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on a hot day. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this flavorful lemonade that will leave you and your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Wash and pit the cherries.
- Squeeze lemons to extract juice, aiming for one cup.
- In a blender, combine pitted cherries, lemon juice, sugar, and two cups of water; blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher if desired.
- Add remaining water, stir well, and serve over ice with optional garnishes of lemon slices or whole cherries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg