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Homemade Fresh Cherry Limeade

Delight in Homemade Fresh Cherry Limeade for Summer Sips

Enjoy a refreshing Homemade Fresh Cherry Limeade, a perfect summer beverage made with fresh cherries and lime juice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Limeade
  • 2-3 cups Fresh or Frozen Pitted Cherries Frozen should be thawed first.
  • 2 cups Filtered Water Use sparkling water for a bubbly version.
  • 1 cup Cane Sugar Can be swapped with honey, stevia, or monk fruit.
  • 1 cup Lime Juice Freshly squeezed juice is a must.
  • Ice Crushed Ice For chilling the drink.
  • Fresh Lime Slices For garnishing.

Equipment

  • blender
  • fine mesh strainer
  • pitcher
  • measuring cups

Method
 

Steps to Prepare
  1. If using fresh cherries, rinse and pit them; for frozen, allow them to thaw for 30 minutes.
  2. In a blender, combine pitted cherries, 2 cups filtered water, and sweetener. Blend until smooth.
  3. Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher.
  4. Add 1 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice and 1 cup of remaining water; stir to combine.
  5. Serve over crushed ice and garnish with fresh lime slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor; adjust sweetness to your preference and serve immediately over ice for best results.

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