Honey Sweetened Fresh Cherry Limeade
5 servings
servings20 minutes
total timeIngredients
1 C (175g) Pitted Fresh Sweet Cherries
1/2 C (115g) Water
1/3 C (90g) Raw Honey
2 tsp Lime Zest
1/3 C (55g) Lime Juice (fresh squeezed, about two limes)
30 oz (850g) Club Soda
Fresh Cherries and Lime for Garnish
Directions
For the Syrup:
In a medium sauce pot, add the cherries and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, mash up the cherries a bit then put a lid on the pan, slightly ajar so a little steam can escape and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the cherries are soft.
In a blender, add the cherries, all their juices, honey, zest and lime juice. Blend until smooth. If any solids remain, strain mixture using a fine mesh strainer.
Chill before making the Limeades.
Store the cherry syrup in the refrigerator for up to one week in a lidded container or freeze for up to one month.
For the Drinks:
For individual servings, fill each 8oz (225g) glass with ice. Pour 2oz (30g) of syrup into each glass, then top off with club soda. Stir, and garnish with cherries and lime slices.For a little stronger flavor, add more cherry syrup.
For a pitcher, fill a pitcher with ice. Add all the syrup to a pitcher, then top with 30 oz (850g) of club soda. Stir and garnish with cherries and limes. Serve over ice right away.
To Store:
Fresh cherry limeade syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week and in the freezer for months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving Size
-
Calories
90 kcal
Total Fat
1 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Unsaturated Fat
-
Trans Fat
-
Cholesterol
-
Sodium
38 mg
Total Carbohydrate
24 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Total Sugars
22 g
Protein
1 g
5 servings
servings20 minutes
total time