Cherry Lemonade Recipe
Refreshing drink with cherry and lemonade.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the cherries
Wash the fresh cherries thoroughly and remove the pits. You can use a cherry pitter or cut the cherries in half and remove the pits using a knife.
- 2
Make cherry puree
In a blender, combine the pitted cherries with 1/2 cup of water. Blend until smooth to create a cherry puree. Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove any solids, if desired.
- 3
Mix the lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, and the remaining 3.5 cups of water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 4
Combine cherry and lemonade
Add the cherry puree to the pitcher with the lemonade mixture. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- 5
Serve the drink
Fill glasses with ice, then pour the cherry lemonade over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired.
- 6
Enjoy!
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing cherry lemonade!