Recipe by Lisa Jaworski. Lisa says,
"I made the Cherry Lemonade in keeping with the pink theme." Check out Lisa's
Pretty in Pink Afternoon Tea Menu.
Check out more of Linda's
Beverage Recipes and this
Basic Simple Syrup Recipe for sweetening your favorite drinks.
Cherry Lemonade Recipe
Recipe Type:
Beverage,
Lemons,
Maraschino Cherries,
Simple Syrup
Yields: 6 cups
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients:
Simple Syrup (see recipe below)*
Juice of 5 to 6 freshly-squeezed
lemons (approximately 1 cup)
1/2 cup Maraschino Cherry Juice
4 cups cold water
Ice cubes
* Check out my tutorial on making
Simple Syrup.
** You may add more or less water to your desired taste.
Preparation:
Prepare Simple Syrup in advance and refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large pitcher, combine freshly-squeezed lemon juice and
prepared cold Simple Syrup.
Add Maraschino Cherry Juice, water, and ice cubes; stir until well blended.
Refrigerate approximately 50 to 60 minutes before servings.
Serve in tall glasses over ice.
Yields approximately 6 cups.
Basic Simple Syrup Recipe:
1 cup granulated
sugar*
1 cup water
* You can reduce the sugar
to 3/4 cup, if desired.
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Boil for 5 minutes, without stirring.
Remove from heat and let cool before using. Store in the refrigerator.
