Cherry Lemonade Recipe (3 Ingredients)
We could sip on this Cherry Lemonade Recipe all summer long! This is one of our favorite beverages and a refreshing combo of tangy, sweet, and icy cold. Just grab your favorite brand from the store (or make it at home), then add a homemade black cherry simple syrup to infuse it with a delicious flavor that kids and adults alike will love.
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup frozen black cherries (or fresh, with pits removed)
- 52 oz lemonade
Instructions
- Heat the water, sugar, and cherries in a small pot on the stove over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and cherries start to pop. If it starts boiling, turn it down immediately.¾ cup water, ¾ cup frozen black cherries, ¾ cup sugar
- Remove from the heat and allow it to steep for 5 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, carefully zoom the cherry mixture in the pot until thoroughly blended. (If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender).
- Pour the lemonade into a pitcher. Add the strained cherry syrup and stir to combine. Refrigerate until cold, then serve with ice.52 oz lemonade
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- For deeper flavor, steep the syrup a little longer.
- Use one hand to tip the pot slightly while the other hand holds the immersion blender to make it easier to combine everything.
- Use a quality lemonade for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 54g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg
