Cherry Limeade

Cherry limeade is one of those all American summertime drinks that is so refreshing and full of flavor and a great way to cool down during those hot summer days. Also, cherries and limes are in abundance during the summer and this drink is a great way to make use of them. This is definitely a great one to add to your recipe list for ways to use cherries in the summer.

To make this cherry limeade you will need only a few ingredients. The first thing you will need to make is my cherry simple syrup which you make first so it has time to cool down before you add it to the drink mixture. This simple syrup is really easy to make and you will have some leftover for cocktails (that recipe is coming soon!)

The ingredients you need for this cherry limeade are:

• Limes (fresh squeezed is best)
• Cherry simple syrup (this is a simple mixture of cherries, sugar and water)
• Water

This recipe calls for fresh limes that are squeezed and strained, about a cups worth. For me, this is usually about 1 small bag of limes at the store but it can vary based on the size of the lime that you buy. If you are not into squeezing your own limes, fresh lime juice can also be used.

I love having a pitcher of this on hand in the summer as a special drink for the family or for when I am having friends over. Since this drink is a fresh juice drink, you will want it give it a nice stir before serving as the juice will settle a bit.

To serve:

• Just serve this cherry limeade in a large pitcher alongside glasses full of ice for everyone to pour their own drink.
• Add a lime garnish (optional)

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Cherry Limeade

A delicious summer time drink or cocktail mixer that is refreshing and full of flavor!

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1 pitcher

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cherry Simple syrup see recipe above or below in instructions
• 1 cup fresh lime juice pulp strained out. One cup of limes is usually about 1 small bag of limes from the store.
• 2 cups water or more to taste if you prefer a less sweet juice

Instructions

• Make your Cherry simple syrup and allow to cool fully. This can be done the day before.
• Next, juice your limes to make 1 cup of lime juice
• Strain out any pulp from the lime juice through a fine mesh strainer over a bowl.
• Pour your lime juice into a large pitcher.
• Now add 1 cup of your cooled cherry simple syrup. Reserve any extra for cocktails!
• Add your 2 cups of water
• Mix well.
• Grab some large glasses and fill with ice
• Pour your fresh cherry limeade over ice and enjoy.

Notes

The sweetness of this drink can be adjusted to taste. If it is too sweet, just add more water. If not sweet enough, just add a little more simple syrup.