Description
Looking for a refreshing summer drink? This 4 Ingredient Cherry Limeade is the perfect thirst-quencher! Combining sweet, ripe cherries with the zesty brightness of fresh limes, this easy-to-make beverage will transport you to sunny days. Serve it at barbecues, picnics, or just as a delightful treat at home. Best of all, it?s customizable and can be prepared in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries. Slice the limes in half and juice them until you have about 1/2 cup.
- In a blender, combine pitted cherries and 2 cups of cold water. Blend until smooth.
- In a large pitcher, mix cherry puree with remaining cold water and lime juice. Stir in granulated sugar until dissolved.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour or serve immediately over ice.
- Garnish with lime slices or whole cherries before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg