Welcome to July! How did we get here and what happened to June? Summer is hands down my favorite time of year. I love spending time outside, even on hot days.
You know those really scalding hot days where all you want to do is sit in front of a fan and not move? I experience those types of days often throughout the summer, especially because we don’t have central air in our charming, 105-year-old house. Don’t worry, we have 2 window air conditioners, but there are still parts of our house that just never get cool enough. It’s moments like those when we need a super refreshing drink to cool off with. Cherry limeade to the rescue!
I’m not talking about cherry grenadine plus a splash of lemon-lime soda that you usually get at fairs. This stuff is the real deal. I’m talking about cherries pureed in a blender with fresh-squeezed lime juice, sweetened with a splash of agave nectar.
This recipe requires 3 ingredients and only 10 minutes to make. Even if your kitchen is a sauna, there is no excuse not to make this cherry limeade.
I know you’ll love it. It’s:
Sweet
Slightly tart
Refreshing
A beautiful color
Impressive
Simple
Best enjoyed on a hot summer day
Cheers!
Cherry Limeade
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 4 to 6 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: vegan, gluten-free
Description
Cherry limeade only requires 3 ingredients and 10 minutes to make. It is sweet, tart and super refreshing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (about 6 to 8 limes)
- 1 cup frozen (or fresh) pitted Bing cherries, defrosted
- 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup agave nectar
- 3 cups filtered water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 lime, cut into slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the pitted Bing cherries into a blender, and a splash of the lime juice, along with the agave nectar (start with ½ cup; you can always stir more agave in at the end). Blend until the cherries are pureed.
- To a pitcher add the cherry juice mixture, the remainder of the lime juice, 3 cups filtered water, and the 1 cup ice. Stir to combine. Taste-test the cherry limeade. If you want to add more agave nectar, simply stir it in really well.
- Add the lime slices to the pitcher. You can also add a lime slice to each glass for garnish.
- Keep chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir really well just before serving. Serve over ice.
Will definitely make this tomorrow since we have cherries!
Awesome. You may want to add extra sweeter than the recipe calls for because your cherries are extra tart 😉 haha