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California Cherry Lemonade with Meyer Lemon

This refreshing cherry lemonade comes together in just 10 minutes for a quick and vibrant drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks, Quick Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cherry syrup
  • 3 cups sweet cherries, pitted
  • 3/4 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
For serving
  • 6 cups sparkling water or still water chilled
  • ice as needed
  • lemon slices for garnish
  • fresh cherries for garnish

Method
 

Make the cherry syrup
  1. Combine the pitted cherries, Meyer lemon juice, and sugar in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
  2. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. The cherry syrup can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to a week.
Assemble the drinks
  1. Fill a tall glass halfway with ice. Add 3 tablespoons of the cherry syrup to the glass.
  2. Top with about 1 cup of sparkling water (or still water) and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a lemon slice and a fresh cherry. Serve immediately. For still water, you can mix a full pitcher and refrigerate; for sparkling water, make each glass individually to keep the fizz.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 10mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27g

Notes

For a sweeter lemonade, increase the sugar to 1 cup. You can use frozen cherries if fresh are not available; thaw them first. To make a pitcher version with still water, multiply the syrup and water by 6 and stir together in a pitcher. Avoid over-blending the cherries to prevent a bitter flavor from the pits. Serve over plenty of ice for the most refreshing experience.

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