A refreshing and vibrant Cherry Limeade made with fresh cherries, freshly squeezed lime juice, and simple syrup, topped with sparkling water and served over ice with garnishes of lime wedges and cherries. Perfect for a cool and tangy beverage on a warm day.
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 cup fresh cherries (pitted and halved)
1/2 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1/4 cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
Sparkling water (to top off)
Ice cubes (as needed)
Lime wedges (for garnish)
Cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Cherry Lime Mixture: In a blender, combine fresh cherries, freshly squeezed lime juice, and simple syrup. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
Strain the Mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove the pulp, ensuring a smooth beverage.
Fill Glasses with Ice: Add ice cubes to each glass to chill the drink properly.
Pour Cherry Limeade: Pour the strained cherry lime mixture over the ice, filling each glass halfway.
Add Sparkling Water: Top off each glass with sparkling water to add carbonation and lighten the drink.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with lime wedges and whole cherries on top. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing cherry limeade.
Notes
Adjust the simple syrup amount based on your preferred sweetness level.
For a smoother drink, ensure thorough straining to remove cherry pulp.
Use fresh cherries for the best flavor, but frozen can be substituted if fresh are not available.
Chill the sparkling water beforehand for maximum refreshment.
To make simple syrup, dissolve equal parts sugar and water by heating until clear and let it cool before use.
