Cherry Limeade

Cherry Limeade

This homemade sparkling cherry limeade recipe has a subtle hint of almond to bring out the flavor of the cherries. Perfect for any summer BBQ or picnic.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cherries, pits removed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup, or more to taste
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Almond Extract
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  • Sparkling water or club soda
  • Garnish: lime wedges, fresh mint and cherries

Directions

In a blender, blend the fresh cherries until smooth. Pass the puree through a fine sieve and collect cherry liquid into a medium bowl.

In a large pitcher, whisk together the cherry juice with the simple syrup, lime juice and almond extract.

When ready to serve, add ice to the pitcher and fill with about a liter of sparkling water or club soda.

Mix well and add sweetener to taste.

Serve with garnishes and enjoy immediately.

Notes:

Recipe by Blahnik Baker

  • 450 g fresh cherries, pits removed
  • 120 ml water
  • 120 ml simple syrup, or more to taste
  • 240 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Almond Extract
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  • Sparkling water or club soda
  • Garnish: lime wedges, fresh mint and cherries

Directions

In a blender, blend the fresh cherries until smooth. Pass the puree through a fine sieve and collect cherry liquid into a medium bowl.

In a large pitcher, whisk together the cherry juice with the simple syrup, lime juice and almond extract.

When ready to serve, add ice to the pitcher and fill with about a liter of sparkling water or club soda.

Mix well and add sweetener to taste.

Serve with garnishes and enjoy immediately.

Notes:

Recipe by Blahnik Baker

  • Nielsen-Massey time icon

    15 minprep

  • Nielsen-Massey yield icon

    1liter

This Recipe Uses

Pure Almond Extract