Cherry Limeade
Ingredients
- 1 cup Italian Volcano lime juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup cherries (or frozen, pitted)
- 4 cups cold water (or sparkling water)
- Ice cubes
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. This will create a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a blender, combine the pitted cherries and Italian Volcano lime juice. Blend until smooth.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cherry-lime mixture, simple syrup, and 4 cups of cold water or sparkling water. Stir well to combine.
- Taste the cherry limeade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar or simple syrup if desired.
- Refrigerate the cherry limeade for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled cherry limeade over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with a fresh cherry, and a sprig of mint if desired.
- Stir the cherry limeade before serving to distribute the flavors evenly.
Note
Enjoy your refreshing Cherry Limeade!