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Refreshing Cherry Limeade drink served in a glass with lime and cherry garnish.

Cherry Limeade

A refreshing drink that perfectly balances sweet cherries and tart lime for a delightful summer beverage.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Syrup
  • 2 cups fresh cherries, washed & pitted Use ripe cherries for best flavor.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 1 cup water For simmering the cherries.
For the Limeade
  • 1.5 cups fresh lime juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 3 cups cold water Adjust to taste.
  • 3-4 cups ice For serving.
  • 2-3 cups Sprite (or other lemon-lime soda) Optional for fizz.
  • to taste Fresh mint leaves For garnish.
  • to taste Lime slices or wedges For garnish.

Method
 

Prepare the Syrup
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Once the syrup has simmered, remove the saucepan from heat and let it steep for 20 minutes.
  3. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing down gently on the cherries to extract as much liquid as possible.
Mix the Limeade
  1. Add the fresh lime juice to the strained syrup and stir well to combine.
  2. Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water, adjusting to taste. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Serve
  1. To serve, fill glasses with ice and pour the Cherry Limeade over the top.
  2. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime slices.

Notes

Use ripe cherries for the sweetest syrup. Keep the drink chilled before serving to ensure it remains refreshing. For variations, experiment with other fruits or natural sweeteners.