Cherry Limeade
Last weekend I was still on the red, white, and blue food train so I made this refreshing cherry limeade to go along with the theme. Also, I had a ton of cherries to use and I wasn't letting those babies go to waste. Fresh cherries are crazy expensive! I know everyone is obsessed with Sonic's Cherry Limeade, but I've actually never had one. I can tell you though that this was delicious!
The original thought behind the cherry limeade was that this would be a refreshing, all natural drink for summer without all the fillers and syrups. But in the end, I did have to use a splash of Sprite in order to get the flavor just perfect so it's not totally all natural. I haven't talked much about my slow mission to go more natural/organic because honestly I'm no expert and I have a long way to go. Making things at home that are usually available premade is my start. Notice I said more natural and not all natural. I'm realistic people! I don't think I'll ever convert completely. Kevin and I like to snack, and we like foods that are bad for us. It's just how it goes. Anyway, onto the recipe!
Cherry Limeade Recipe
1 cup lime juice
1 cup fresh or frozen cherries
1 cup sugar
4-6 cups water, to taste
1/2 cup lemon-lime soda or sparkling water
Juice limes into pitcher or large measuring bowl. Crush or juice cherries (I used a handheld juicer). Stir in sugar until dissolved. Pour in desired amount of water (for more or less concentrated flavor), stirring constantly. Add soda. Serve over ice. Enjoy!
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Ooh this looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh yummy!!! I love limeades!!
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that looks sooo goood!
ReplyDeleteNew follower from the blog hop! My husband loves cherry limeade, so I might have to try this.
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicous! I can't wait to try it :)
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