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Cherry Lemonade Homemade

Cherry lemonade homemade is the quintessential summer drink that combines the sweet tang of fresh cherries with the zesty brightness of lemons. This refreshing beverage is ideal for outdoor gatherings, offering a burst of flavor and nostalgia with every sip. Whether you're lounging by the pool or hosting a backyard barbecue, this vibrant cherry lemonade will impress your guests and keep you cool on warm days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh cherries pitted
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice from about 3-4 lemons
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • Ice cubes

Method
 

  1. Wash and pit the cherries, then place them in a large pitcher.
  2. Juice the lemons to yield 1 cup of lemon juice; strain out any seeds.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and 1 cup of water until dissolved to create simple syrup; let cool.
  4. Add the lemon juice and cooled syrup to the cherries in the pitcher with 3 cups of cold water; stir well.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup (240ml)Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 28gSodium: 2mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24g

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