Best 6 Sour Cherry Lemonade Recipes

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For those hot summer days when you need to cool down and quench your thirst, sour cherry lemonade is a delicious, tart, and refreshing beverage that is sure to hit the spot. This classic summertime drink combines the sweetness of lemonade with the tanginess of sour cherries, creating a delightful blend of flavors that will leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated. Whether you prefer a simple recipe with just a few ingredients or a more elaborate version with additional flavors and garnishes, there are endless possibilities for creating the perfect sour cherry lemonade to suit your taste.

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SOUR CHERRY LEMONADE



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Cherries get boiled down into a sweet syrup that's then stirred into the tart lemonade.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh sour (tart) cherries (or drained thawed frozen), pitted (3 cups)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Ice cubes
4 cups club soda
1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (from 8 lemons)
1/2 cup superfine sugar
Garnish: fresh sour (tart) cherries

Steps:

  • Make the syrup: Simmercherries, granulated sugar, water,and lemon juice in a mediumsaucepan over medium heatuntil cherries are broken downand juicy and liquid is syrupy,about 30 minutes.
  • Strain cherries and syrupthrough a fine sieve; discardsolids. Let cool completely.
  • Make the lemonade: Fill alarge pitcher with ice. Add clubsoda, lemon juice, superfinesugar, and 1/2 cup cherry syrup;stir to combine. Garnish withfresh cherries. Divide lemonadeamong glasses.

SOUR CHERRY LEMONADE



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A refreshing summer drink of sour cherries and lemonade.

Provided by Deep South Dish

Categories     Beverages

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (14.5 ounce) cans sour cherries, drained, juices reserved separately
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
2 cans lemon-lime sodas (like 7-up or Sprite)
Ice to fill 2 quart pitcher
Fresh or Maraschino cherries, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Drain one can of cherries but reserve the juice. Add that can of cherries plus the other can of cherries, with their juice, to a saucepan; stir in 1/2 cup of the sugar.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to medium, and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Press the cherries through a sieve, discarding the solids; mix in the reserved juice from the other can of cherries and set aside to cool.
  • Add the lemonade concentrate to a 2-quart pitcher, strain the cherry mixture to remove any residual solids, and add it to the lemon mixture.
  • Add the other 1/2 cup of sugar, stirring well to dissolve sugar.
  • Add the lemon-lime soda, mix well, taste and adjust sugar as needed.
  • Fill pitcher with ice, stir.

SUPER-SOUR CHERRY KOOL-AID®



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Mix up some Super-Sour Cherry KOOL-AID using this recipe from My Food and Family. Lemonade and cherry combine to make this refreshing drink.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Articles

Time 5m

Yield Makes 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 env. KOOL-AID Lemonade Flavor Unsweetened Drink Mix
1 env. KOOL-AID Cherry Flavor Unsweetened Drink Mix
1 cup sugar
2 qt. (8 cups) cold water

Steps:

  • Place drink mixes and sugar in large plastic or glass pitcher.
  • Add water; stir until drink mixes are completely dissolved.
  • Serve in 8 tall glasses over ice cubes or crushed ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 40 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

FIZZY SOUR CHERRY LEMONADE



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We've spiked this lemonade with vodka to make a refreshing summer cocktail, but you can omit the alcohol. One batch will completely fill your blender, so if you need more, make multiple batches rather than doubling or tripling the recipe.

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb fresh or thawed frozen sour cherries* (1 qt), stemmed
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 to 1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups vodka (optional)
2 to 3 cups chilled sparkling water
Garnish: fresh sour cherries with stems

Steps:

  • Blend cherries (including pits) in a blender at low speed until skins have broken down enough to brightly color liquid (some of pits will be coarsely chopped). Pour through a sieve into a 2-quart pitcher, pressing on and discarding solids. Add lemon juice and sugar (to taste), stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour 3 tablespoons vodka (if using) into each of 8 tall (10-ounce) glasses filled with ice. Add 1/2 cup cherry lemonade to each and top off with sparkling water.
  • *We used IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) cherries from Friske Orchards (231-599-2604), in Charlevoix, Michigan.

CHERRY LEMONADE



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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     non-alcoholic drinks

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups cherries, pitted and stemmed (about 1 pound), plus extra for garnish
1 cup sugar
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 8 lemons)

Steps:

  • Using a juicer or food mill, juice cherries. Reserve juice.
  • In a small saucepan, bring sugar and 1 cup water to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Pour syrup into a pitcher, and add 1 cup cherry juice, 1 cup lemon juice and 2 cups water. Chill until thoroughly cold, at least 2 hours. Serve over ice, garnished with 2 cherries.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 215, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1 milligram, Sugar 52 grams

SOUR CHERRY SHANDY



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A shandy is beer mixed with a nonalcoholic drink like fruit juice or lemonade. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup tart cherry juice
2 tablespoons simple syrup
1-1/2 cups beer, chilled

Steps:

  • Combine cherry juice and simple syrup in a chilled pint glass; stir until blended. Top with chilled beer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, juicy sour cherries: This will ensure the best flavor for your lemonade.
  • Use a citrus juicer or food processor: This will make it easier to extract the juice from the cherries.
  • Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve: This will remove any pits or pulp from the juice.
  • Add sugar or honey to taste: The amount of sweetener you add will depend on your personal preference.
  • Garnish with a lemon slice or cherry: This will add a festive touch to your lemonade.

Conclusion:

Sour cherry lemonade is a refreshing and delicious drink that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give sour cherry lemonade a try. You won't be disappointed!

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