Cherry Limeade
Homemade cherry limeade made with sweet cherries and freshly squeezed lime juice. A perfectly refreshing summer beverage!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherries , pitted (385 grams)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar (133 grams)
- ⅔ cup water (157 ml)
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (118 ml, approximately 3-4 limes)
- 2 cups club soda or sparkling water , chilled (473 ml)
- Lime wedges , for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, puree the cherries until smooth. Strain the liquid with a mesh strainer.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat and combine with the cherry juice and lime juice.
- Chill mixture completely.
- Put chilled cherry-lime mixture into a pitcher and top with club soda and ice. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg