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A glass of bright red drink with ice, garnished with a lime slice, sits on a white surface. Another similar glass and a metal bowl of cherries are blurred in the background. Loose cherries are scattered nearby.
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Sparkling Sour Cherry Limeade

This is a delightful Summer beverage to enjoy on a hot Summer day!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cherry, Lime
Servings: 6 cups
Author: Nicole

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 cups pitted sour cherries
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle of sparkling water, plus more to taste

Garnish

  • Slices of lime

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a food processor, purée the cherries, lime juice, and sugar until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Transfer the cherry mixture to a glass pitcher or beverage container. Slowly add the sparkling water and stir to combine. Taste and add more sparkling water if needed. Pour over ice and garnish with slices of lime. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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