Cherry Lemonade Recipe
This homemade cherry lemonade is bright, juicy, and ultra-refreshing. Bursting with cherry flavor and tangy lemon, it’s perfect for summer, barbecues, or any sunny occasion. Easy to make in under 30 minutes, it’s crowd-pleasing and versatile with optional sparkling water or fresh garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 7
- Total Time: 22
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water (for the cherry syrup)
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 5–6 lemons)
3 cups cold water (for diluting)
2–3 cups ice cubes
1 cup chilled sparkling water (optional, for fizz)
Lemon slices, fresh cherries, and mint sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse, pit, and halve or quarter the cherries.
In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, and 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cherries soften and the syrup darkens.
Use a wooden spoon to lightly mash the cherries and release their juices.
Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes to cool.
Strain the syrup into a bowl, pressing gently to extract liquid. Discard the solids or save the pulp for another use.
Juice the lemons, straining out the seeds.
In a large pitcher, combine the cherry syrup, lemon juice, and 3 cups cold water. Add 2–3 cups ice.
Stir well and serve. For fizzy lemonade, replace 1 cup cold water with chilled sparkling water.
Notes
For a smoother syrup, strain it twice.
This recipe scales easily for large groups—just multiply the ingredients proportionally.
Leftover syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Find it online: https://viralchickenrecipes.com/cherry-lemonade-recipe/