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Homemade Cherry Limeade

Homemade Cherry Limeade That's Refreshingly Sweet and Tart

Refreshingly tart and sweet, this homemade cherry limeade is a delightful drink for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Base
  • 2 cups Fresh Cherries Pitted
  • ¾ cup Fresh Lime Juice Juiced from about 4-5 limes
For Sweetening
  • ½ cup Sugar Adjust to taste
For the Drink
  • 4 cups Water Cold; can use sparkling water

Equipment

  • Blender
  • citrus juicer
  • large pitcher
  • Long spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Homemade Cherry Limeade
  1. Wash and pit 2 cups of fresh cherries, then blend them into a smooth puree.
  2. Juice 4-5 fresh limes using a juicer to get about ¾ cup of lime juice.
  3. In a large pitcher, combine cherry puree, lime juice, ½ cup sugar, and 4 cups cold water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more lime juice or sugar as necessary.
  5. Serve chilled over ice with lime slices or whole cherries for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin C: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for 3 months. Stir well before serving, as ingredients may settle.

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