Description
This frozen cherry limeade is a refreshing and vibrant drink, perfect for summer parties. It’s easy to make and a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pitted fresh or frozen cherries
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 cup cold water
- Lime slices for garnish
- Fresh cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the pitted cherries, fresh lime juice, granulated sugar, ice cubes, and cold water in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and slushy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Pour into glasses.
- Garnish with lime slices and fresh cherries.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a tarter limeade, reduce the sugar to 2-3 tablespoons.
- For a sweeter limeade, increase the sugar to 1/2 cup.
- You can freeze leftover limeade in ice cube trays for later use.
- Add a splash of rum or vodka for an adult version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: frozen, cherry, limeade, summer, party, refreshing, drink, non-alcoholic