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Homemade Fresh Cherry Limeade

Homemade Fresh Cherry Limeade That Dazzles Your Taste Buds

Enjoy the refreshing taste of Homemade Fresh Cherry Limeade, a perfect summer drink that blends cherries and limes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Thawing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Limeade
  • 2 cups Filtered Water Acts as a diluent
  • 8-10 pcs Fresh Limes Juice for best flavor
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Pitted Cherries Thaw if using frozen
  • 1 cup Cane Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 3 cups Ice Use crushed for best texture
  • 1 cup Fresh Lime Slices For garnishing

Equipment

  • high-speed blender
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer
  • pitcher
  • Spatula
  • ice cube trays

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Homemade Fresh Cherry Limeade
  1. Start by pitting fresh cherries using a cherry pitter or thaw frozen cherries for about 30 minutes.
  2. In a high-speed blender, combine prepared cherries, 2 cups of water, and cane sugar. Blend until smooth.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher, pressing down to extract juice.
  4. Add the remaining cup of water and squeeze in the juice from 8-10 fresh limes, stirring thoroughly.
  5. Serve over crushed ice, garnished with fresh lime slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a fizzy treat, pour over sparkling water instead of still water. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.

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