How to make the perfect fresh lemonade?

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice, cold water, and your preferred sweetener. Then adjust the sweetness and strength until the flavor feels balanced.

How to make 3 ingredient lemonade?

Combine fresh lemon juice, sweetener, and water. Stir well, chill, and serve over ice.

How to make fresh cherry juice at home?

Blend pitted cherries until smooth. Next, strain the mixture through a fine sieve or nut milk bag to remove the pulp.

Do cherries and lemons go together?

Yes. Cherries add sweetness while lemons bring bright acidity. Together, they create a delicious sweet tart flavor combination.

Fresh Cherry Lemonade Recipe | Amazing Summer Favorite

Name: Fresh Cherry Lemonade Recipe | Amazing Summer Favorite
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ cup cherry juice, bottled tart cherry juice or juice made from 2 cups pitted cherries; ½ cup fresh lemon juice, about 3 lemons; ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons honey, or preferred sweetener; 3 cups cold water, up to 3½ cups for a lighter flavor; 3 cups ice, for serving; 2 to 3 cherries, for garnish; 1 lemon slice, for garnish

Description

Sweet tart Fresh Cherry Lemonade Recipe made with fresh lemon juice, cherry juice, honey, and cold water. Ready in 15 minutes with homemade or bottled cherry juice.

Ingredients

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¾ cup cherry juice, bottled tart cherry juice or juice made from 2 cups pitted cherries

½ cup fresh lemon juice, about 3 lemons

⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons honey, or preferred sweetener

3 cups cold water, up to 3½ cups for a lighter flavor

3 cups ice, for serving

2 to 3 cherries, for garnish

1 lemon slice, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Mix the lemon juice and honey in a large pitcher until the sweetener fully dissolves.

2. For fresh cherry juice, blend 2 to 2½ cups pitted fresh or thawed cherries until smooth, then strain to remove pulp. Alternatively, use ¾ cup bottled tart or black cherry juice.

3. Add the cherry juice to the lemon honey mixture and stir well.

4. Pour in the water, mix thoroughly, and adjust sweetness or dilution to taste.

5. Refrigerate until chilled.

6. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh cherries and a lemon slice.

Notes

Sparkling water can replace still water for a fizzy version.

Turn it into a mint cooler by adding fresh mint before chilling.

For an adult version, add vodka or bourbon.

Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Best consumed within 2 days.

Stir before serving because natural settling may occur.

Frozen cherries may be used after thawing and draining.

Start with less sweetener if desired, then increase to taste.

Avoid bottled lemon juice or canned cherries for the freshest flavor.

Leftover lemonade can be frozen in ice cube trays and blended later into slushies.

Fresh cherry juice gives richer flavor and higher antioxidant content.

Bottled cherry juice is quicker and more convenient.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Cherry Recipes
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8 oz
Calories: 180
Sugar: 40 g
Sodium: 0 mg
Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg