Easy Cherry Lemonade is a sweet, tart, bright drink made with fresh cherries and lemon juice. This refreshing drink is easy to make and sweetened with agave.
When it's hot and sticky outside, it's so nice to have a cold, refreshing beverage.
I've been quite into mocktails lately but the sweet-tart combo of lemonade is growing on me. And this easy cherry lemonade is that perfect balance.
I love that this cherry lemonade features fresh summer cherries (or frozen if you want) and can be sweetened to your preference, with any sweetener of your choice.
I recommend my agave simple syrup, which has a light flavor that pairs so perfectly with this lemonade. But brown sugar syrup, maple simple syrup, or even date syrup all produce a delicious and unique lemonade!
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Why You'll Love this Cherry Lemonade
- Easy to make - Just blend, strain & stir.
- Vegan and refined sugar-free - Naturally sweetened with agave, or your sweetener of choice! Suggestions below.
- Fresh & fruity - The combo of lemon and cherry is tangy, sweet, and bold.
- Perfect for summer - Refreshing served cold over ice
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Agave Simple Syrup: I used my agave simple syrup. This recipe would be great with brown sugar syrup, maple simple syrup, date syrup, or stevia.
- Cherries: I used fresh, but in a previous version of this recipe I specifically called for frozen. Both work great! If you want to use frozen cherries, thaw on the counter or in the microwave. Save any juice and add it to the blender.
- Lemons: juicing fresh lemons is ideal, but store-bought juice can work in a pinch. Or try with lime juice for a limeade vibe.
- Water
- Ice
- Lemon Slices or Wedges: for serving. This is optional of course, but a little garnish makes the drink feel more fancy
Pro Tip: Use dark sweet cherries for a richer color & flavor.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1. Make the agave simple syrup or your simple syrup of choice.
Step 2. Juice the lemons until you achieve 1 cup of lemon juice.
Step 3. Add the cherries to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
Step 4. Strain the cherries into a pitcher, then strain in the lemon juice. Add the simple syrup. Stir well.
Step 5. Add the ice and water and stir again. Serve with lemon slices for garnish if desired.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with lemon wheels or cherry garnish.
Pro Tip: Turn into a sparkling drink by replacing the water with seltzer.
FAQ & Expert Tips
Yes this cherry lemonade will last in the fridge for up to a week.
Straining gives a smoother texture, but it's optional. Unstrained cherries will give more of a slushie vibe.
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for refreshing summer drinks. Thank you for satisfying our thirsts. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Sugar-Free Cherry Lemonade
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Agave Simple Syrup or simple syrup of choice
- 2 Cups Fresh or Frozen Cherries pitted
- 8-10 Large Lemons aiming for 1 cup of juice
- 5 Cups Water
- 1 Cup Ice
- Lemon Slices or Wedges, for serving optional
Instructions
- Make the agave simple syrup or your simple syrup of choice.
- Juice the lemons until you achieve 1 cup of lemon juice.
- Add the cherries to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain the cherries into a pitcher, then strain in the lemon juice. Add the simple syrup. Stir well.
- Add the ice and water and stir again. Serve with lemon slices for garnish if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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