The ultimate summer drink is here: Cherry Limeade! This super refreshing, Sonic-inspired “soda” tastes just as good as the classic, but it’s naturally sweet and made 4 ingredients!
Packed with fresh cherries, perfectly tart-sweet, and just right 10 minutes, this bubbly drink will satisfy your cherry soda cravings in no time. Let us show you how it’s done!
This is cherry limeade So easy to make, friends! We’re probably talking about something as simple as driving to Sonic (well, unless you’re next door!).
We start by mixing fresh cherries, lime juice and maple syrup to make one Cherry lime concentrate.
The concentrate keeps for a few days, so you can store it in the fridge and make it whenever you’re in the cherry limeade mood. Sec.
Simply add a glass of concentrate with Ice and sparkling water And you’ve got sparkling cherry limeade. Now that clearly Faster than driving to Sonic, even if you’re next to him!
We can’t wait for you to try this cherry limeade! This is:
refreshing
Tart-sweet
Fiji
Easy to make
Made with fresh cherries
and (we dare say) is as delicious as Sonic!
It’s perfect for hot days, picnics, summer and celebrating fresh cherry season! For large groups or to make ahead, we recommend making cherry lime concentrate and mixing with sparkling water just before serving.
And if you’re hungry, may we also recommend some chips and guac?
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Let us know if you try this recipe! Leave a comment, rate it and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram Cheers, friends!
serving 6
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Cherry lime concentrate
- 2 the cup Fresh bing cherries, halved and pitted (More to come)
- 1/2 the cup Lemon juice
- 1/4 the cup Maple syrup
To make cherry limeade
- Ice cube
- 1/4 the cup Cherry lime concentrate
- 1/4 the cup sparkling water
- 1 pieces the lime
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Remove the pits from your cherries by slicing them in half and twisting the two halves. The pits should come loose very easily when your cherries are ripe. Alternatively, use a cherry pitter.
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Cherry Lime Concentrate: In a high-speed blender, add pitted cherries, lime juice and maple syrup. Blend on high until all ingredients are well pureed.
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To make a drink: Fill a glass with ice and add 1/4 cup (60 mL) of cherry concentrate. Then add 1/4 cup (60 mL) of sparkling water. You can add more sparkling water if you prefer a more subtle flavor or more cherry lime concentration for a more intense flavor. Garnish with a cherry and lime wedge. Enjoy!
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Cherry lime concentrate without sparkling water can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
Worship: 1 bhajana Calories: 74 Sugars: 19.5 g Protein: 0.7 g Fat: 0.1 g Saturated Fat: 0 g Polyunsaturated Fats: 0.04 g Monounsaturated fats: 0.23 g Trans fats: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 2 mg Potassium: 177 mg Fiber: 1.3 g Sugar: 15.5 g Vitamin A: 7 IU Vitamin C: 10 mg Calcium: 26 mg Iron: 0.2 mg