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Refreshing Homemade Cherry Lemonade

A vibrant and refreshing homemade cherry lemonade that’s perfect for summer days!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sweet cherries, pitted
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Prep those cherries! Start by washing your sweet cherries thoroughly and pitting them.
  2. Juice those lemons! Juice your freshly washed lemons aiming for about half a cup of juice.
  3. Blend it all together! Toss cherries, lemon juice, sugar, and 2 cups of water into a blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Strain the mixture. Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, discarding the pulp.
  5. Add the remaining water. Pour in the remaining 2 cups of water, stir, and adjust sweetness.
  6. Serve & enjoy! Pour over ice, garnish, and enjoy the refreshing burst of flavor.

Notes

For a sparkling version, add a splash of sparkling water; consider herbs for a fresh twist.

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Keywords: cherry lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, homemade lemonade, fruit drink