Creamy Cherry Lemonade
This creamy cherry lemonade is a smooth and refreshing twist on my creamy lemonade, made with fresh lemon juice, sweet cherries, and a touch of condensed milk. It’s tangy, lightly sweet, and perfect for summer sipping, cookouts, or an easy homemade drink.
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 186kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 4 to 6 lemons
- ½ cup dark sweet cherries*, thawed if frozen, pitted
- ¼ cup (76.5 g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 ½ to 3 cups cold water
- Ice
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the lemon juice and cherries. Blend until smooth.
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp or skins.
- Pour the cherry-lemon mixture into a pitcher. Add the sweetened condensed milk and sugar and whisk until fully combined.
- Stir in 2 ½ to 3 cups of cold water, depending on how strong or light you prefer the flavor.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the creamy cherry lemonade over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
*Freeze-Dried Cherries (optional): You can use 2 to 3 tablespoons of finely crushed freeze-dried cherries instead of fresh or frozen cherries for a more concentrated cherry flavor without adding extra liquid.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 186kcal