Homemade Cherry Lemonade: A Quick, Refreshing Summer Drink
By Emma Collins
This homemade Cherry Lemonade recipe takes just 10 minutes, so you can enjoy a refreshing drink tonight. Bright, sweet cherries blend beautifully with tart lemon juice for a vibrant sip.
Using fresh, sweet cherries and freshly squeezed lemon juice creates a naturally flavorful drink. This simple 4-ingredient recipe avoids the need for complicated syrups, instead relying on a quick blend to achieve the perfect cherry syrup.
When making this lemonade, look for a smooth syrup without cherry chunks after blending. The most common issue arises from not straining the mixture properly, which can leave undesirable pulp in your drink.
Serve this lemonade over ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh cherries for a beautiful presentation. If you have leftovers, store the cherry syrup in the fridge and mix it with water when you want a glass, keeping your drink fizzy fresh with sparkling water just before serving.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Comes together in about 10 minutes, making it perfect for a last-minute refreshment on a hot day.
- Fresh ingredients are essential, so you can enjoy a brighter, more vibrant flavor compared to bottled options.
- No need for a stovetop; simply blend the ingredients to create the cherry syrup, saving you time and effort.
- This recipe allows for adjustments; swap lemons for limes to make a cherry limeade with the same ease.
- Make ahead by storing the cherry syrup separately, so you can whip it up fresh whenever needed.
- Only a few ingredients required, so you can quickly gather everything from your kitchen without a hassle.
Ingredients
- •3 cups sweet cherries (fresh, pitted)
- •3.75 cup lemon juice (fresh)
- •0.75 cup sugar
- •6 cups sparkling water (or still water)
- •lemon slices (to garnish)
- •fresh cherries (to garnish)
Instructions
- 1
In a blender, add the cherries, lemon juice, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Run the cherry syrup through a mesh strainer, collecting the syrup in a container.
- 3
Fill a glass halfway with ice.
- 4
To the glass, add 3 tablespoons of cherry syrup.
- 5
Top with sparkling or still water and stir.
- 6
Garnish with lemon slices and fresh cherries.
- 7
If making with still water, you can prepare a large pitcher; with sparkling water, mix just before serving.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
147
Protein
1g
Fat
1g
Carbs
38g
