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Easy Cherry Lemonade Refresher

Chill Out with Easy Cherry Lemonade Refresher for Summer Sips

Enjoy refreshing Easy Cherry Lemonade Refresher blended with cherry purée and zesty lemonade, perfect for summer sips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Purée
  • 1 cup Fresh Cherries Use ripe, in-season cherries for the best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust sweetness based on cherry tartness.
For the Drink
  • 1 piece Lime Wedge Adds a refreshing citrus kick.
  • 2 ounces Vodka Include for cocktail version, omit for mocktail.
  • 1 cup Lemonade Store-bought or homemade works perfectly.
  • 1 cup Club Soda Substitute with sparkling water if preferred.
  • 1 cup Ice Crucial for keeping your drink chilled.
For Garnishing
  • 2 pieces Additional Cherries or Lime Wedges Use for garnish.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • tall glass
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and pit 1 cup of fresh cherries and blend with 2 tablespoons of sugar until smooth to create the cherry purée.
  2. Squeeze the juice from a lime wedge into a tall glass and drop in the wedge.
  3. For the cocktail version, add 2 ounces of vodka followed by 2 to 3 tablespoons of cherry purée and 1 cup of lemonade, mixing gently.
  4. Fill the glass with ice, allowing the cubes to cascade over the mixture.
  5. Top with club soda until the glass is full, stirring gently to mix without losing carbonation.
  6. Garnish with additional cherries or a lime wedge and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 29gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill your glasses and all liquid ingredients before mixing for a super-refreshing drink.

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