Cherry Limeade Recipe That Tastes Fresh, Sweet, and Refreshing
Refreshing homemade cherry limeade made with cherries, lime, water, and sweetener for a bright summer drink.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 cups cherries pitted
2 limes quartered with peel on and pith removed
6 cups water
1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar or honey
Ice
Cherries and lime slices for garnish
Instructions
1. Add cherries, limes, sugar, and 2 cups of water to a blender
2. Blend until smooth and fully pureed
3. Strain mixture into a large pitcher
4. Pour remaining water through the strainer into the pitcher
5. Stir well and adjust sweetness if needed
6. Serve over ice with cherries and lime slices
Notes
Use frozen cherries for a colder drink
Adjust sweetness depending on the tartness of the limes
Add sparkling water for a fizzy variation