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Fresh Cherry Limeade Recipe

This homemade cherry limeade recipe is the perfect summertime drink. Made with fresh lime juice and cherry puree, it has the right balance of tart and sweet flavors. Mix in a little vodka, rum or tequila for a delicious adults-only version.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 156 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • pounds cherries pitted
  • 1 cup sugar or equivalent no-calorie sweetener
  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed lime juice plus 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  • cups water
  • lime slices
  • cherries
  • 6 cups sparkling water

Instructions
 

  • Combine cherries, sugar or sweetener, and 1½ cups of water in a pot.
  • Cover and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, until cherries are tender and juicy. Remove from heat and let cool completely
  • Puree cherry mixture, lime juice and lime zest in a blender.
  • To make each glass of limeade, combine combine ½ cup cherry puree with ¾ cup water or sparkling water. Pour over ice and garnish with cherries and lime slices.
  • Store extra cherry-lime puree in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 40gSodium: 77mgPotassium: 222mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 12.8mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.3mg
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