Cherry Lemonade Recipe - Inside BruCrew Life (2024)

Beat the summer heat with our refreshing cherry lemonade! Made from freshly squeezed lemons and juicy cherries, this sweet and tart drink will keep you cool. Whether you're lounging by the pool or enjoying a picnic with friends, this drink is a must-have for all your summer activities.

*This content is sponsored byDixie Crystals Sugar. All opinions and ideas expressed are entirely my own.

Why Make Homemade Lemonade

During the hot summer months we tend to keep extra drinks in our refrigerator. There is nothing better than a tall glass of orange punch or a limeade slushie to cool you off after being outside.

Adding fruit is a fun and delicious way to add some natural flavor and a pop of color to these drinks. While cherries were still in season, I made a simple cherry syrup and added it to homemade lemonade.

This cherry lemonade is so cool and refreshing. It's the perfect drink to serve when it's hot outside. Not only does it taste amazing, but it's made with natural ingredients.

• Simple ingredients. All you need are lemons, cherries, sugar, and water to make a pitcher of fresh homemade lemonade. Unlike store bought drinks there are no preservatives, colors, or flavors in this easy drink.
• Refreshing taste. The combination of tart lemons with the natural sweetness of cherries creates a flavor that is refreshing. It is quite delightful and thirst-quenching during hot summer months.
• Bright red color. The beautiful, vibrant red color comes from making cherry juice out of fresh cherries.
• Perfect for summer. With its unique taste and refreshing flavor, our cherry lemonade is great for sunny days or at family picnics or barbecues.

Key Ingredients

All you need to make this cherry lemonade recipe are four simple ingredients. Plus, lots of ice to serve it over.

• Cherries - We used fresh pitted Bing cherries. After you strain the cherry simple syrup off, you can enjoy the cherry puree over a bowl of ice cream. If cherries are out of season, use frozen dark cherries.
• Granulated Sugar - Sweetens the homemade cherry juice and balances out the tart lemon juice.
• Lemons - Freshly squeezed lemon juice will give you the absolute freshest flavor. If you plan on using bottled lemon juice, try to look for an organic one that contains only juice.
• Water

BruCrew Tip: Buy an extra bag of cherries to make homemade cherry pie filling and a cherry limeade pie.

How to Make Cherry Lemonade

With its eye-catching color and delicious flavor, this summer drink will have everyone asking for more. No one can resist this fruity twist on a classic! Plus it's easy to make in minutes on the stovetop.

1. Rinse, drain, and pit the cherries. Place them in a pan with sugar and water and stir until dissolved.
2. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
3. Remove and let cool 30 minutes. Pour through a fine wire mesh sieve to remove skins and pulp.
4. Squeeze 4 room temperature lemons to get 1 cup juice. Combine sweet cherry juice, lemons, and water in a pitcher; refrigerate until chilled. Serve over lots of ice.

BruCrew Tip: Float lemon slices and cherries in the pitcher of cherry lemonade for a pretty presentation.

Storage Recommendations

This lemonade will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen for 2-3 months if you wanted to save some for later.

Tips and Tricks

• For a rustic texture, pulse the cherry mixture in a blender until smooth. Stir in the water and lemon juice before serving.
• For a smoother texture, strain the cherry mixture through fine wire mesh sieve.
• Add sparkling water to give the lemonade bubbles.
• Change it up and use lime juice for a delicious cherry limeade.
• A medium-large lemon has about ¼ cup lemon juice in it. You will need 4 lemons to get 1 cup juice.
• Room temperature lemons release more juice than cold lemons. To soften them up, roll them on the counter, applying pressure with your palm.

FAQs

More Recipes with Cherries

• Easy Cherry Pie
• Cherry Crisp
• Chocolate Cherry Cobbler
• Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream

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Recipe

Cherry Lemonade

Yield: 8 cups

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Looking for a refreshing drink to beat the summer heat? Look no further than our Cherry Lemonade! Made with bing cherries and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this sweet and tart drink is sure to delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 2 cups pitted bing cherries (12 ounces)
• 6 cups water, divided
• 1 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (~4 large lemons)

Instructions

1. Place pitted cherries, sugar, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes, stirring often.
2. Remove from heat and let cool on counter for 30 minutes.
3. Place a fine wire mesh strainer over a measuring cup. Pour cherry mixture into it and press with back of spoon to push all juice through. (This should produce 2 cups cherry juice.)
4. Pour 5 cups water, lemon juice, and cherry juice into a pitcher and stir. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.
5. Store for up to 3 days in a refrigerator.

Notes

This recipe was made using Dixie Crystals Sugar.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 125Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 15mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 1gSugar: 30gProtein: 1g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

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