Cherry Lemonade

Prep Time:

45m

Yield:

8 cups

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. Perfect for sipping by the pool or enjoying with friends at a backyard BBQ, our Cherry Lemonade will be the hit of any summer gathering.

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Products Used

Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar Bag

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)

Directions

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.
Remove from heat and let cool on counter for 30 minutes.
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.)
Pour 5 cups water, lemon juice, and cherry juice into a pitcher and stir. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.
Store for up to 3 days in a refrigerator.

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NOTES:

For a thicker juice with pulp, pour cherry mixture into blender and puree until smooth. Stir into water and lemon juice.
Use 5 cups sparkling water for a delicious and bubbly lemonade.
Recipe developed for Dixie Crystals by Jocelyn Brubaker @InsideBruCrewLife.