Quick Cherry Lemonade Recipe
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Looking for a cherrific, sweet, and tangy drink for a hot summer day? Look no further than this delicious Quick Cherry Lemonade recipe! Made with fresh pitted cherries, lemon juice, sugar and water, this recipe is both easy to prepare and refreshing to drink. Simply blend the ingredients together in a blender, add water and adjust to taste, and voila! Sip and savor your homemade Cherry Lemonade while relaxing outdoors. Cheers to a refreshing and tasty summer drink!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups of fresh cherries pitted
- ⅓ cup lemon juice (bottled or fresh)
- 2 cups of sugar
- 8 cups water
Directions
Place the pitted cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and there are no noticeable cherry bits remaining. If desired, you can strain the mixture, but it's not essential.
Take the Cherry Lemonade syrup and combine it with still or sparkling water. Use a ratio of 2 parts syrup to 3 parts water. Or, you can adjust the ratio according to your taste preferences.
Mix the syrup and water together until well combined.
Enjoy your refreshing Cherry Lemonade!