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Sparkling Cherry Limeade

Ingredients

Ingredients for Cherry Syrup:

  • 1 cup fresh cherries pitted and halved
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Ingredients for Sparkling Cherry Limeade:

  • 1 cup fresh lime juice approximately 6-8 limes
  • 4 cups cold water
  • Cherry syrup to taste
  • 1 can of Sparkling water plain or flavored
  • Fresh cherries for garnish optional
  • Lime slices for garnish optional
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

Instructions for Cherry Syrup:

  • In a saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, water, and sugar.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the cherries are soft and the liquid has thickened slightly.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cherry syrup cool.
  • Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids. You can gently press the cherries to extract more syrup if desired.
  • Transfer the cherry syrup to a container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Instructions for Cherry Limeade:

  • In a pitcher, combine the lime juice, cold water, and desired amount of cherry syrup. Start with 1/4 cup of cherry syrup and adjust according to your taste preference.
  • Stir the mixture well to combine the flavors.
  • Taste the cherry limeade and add more cherry syrup if desired for additional sweetness.
  • Add ice cubes to the pitcher or individual serving glasses.
  • Garnish the cherry limeade with fresh cherries and lime slices, if desired.
  • Serve the cherry limeade immediately and enjoy!
  • The homemade cherry syrup adds a delightful burst of cherry flavor to the refreshing limeade. You can adjust the sweetness and tartness by adding more or less syrup. Feel free to experiment and customize the recipe to your liking.