Recipe #5913
Bing Cherry Lemonade
| Preparation: | 0 min |
| Marinating/Waiting: | 0 min |
| Cooking: | 0 min |
| Total: | 0 min |
2 quarts (2 L)
servings
servings
| Category: | Beverages |
| Subcategory: | Drinks and cocktails |
| Source: | California Cherries |
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Recipe ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) sugar*
- 1 cup (250 mL) water
- 1 lb. (450 g) fresh California Bing cherries, washed and pitted (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup (250 mL) fresh lemon juice
- 6 cups ( 1.5 L) cold water
- Mint garnish (optional)
Preparation
Heat sugar and 1 cup (250 mL) water in a small pot until sugar dissolves.
Add 1 cup (250 mL) California Bing cherries, bring to a boil and boil until the cherries begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Strain cooled California Bing cherry syrup into a large pitcher, pressing on the cherries to release their juice.
Discard cooked cherry mixture.
Add lemon juice and cold water to the syrup.
Stir in remaining cherries. Pour over ice and garnish with fresh mint.
Suggestion
* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.
Metro encourages moderation in the consumption of alcohol. The sale of alcoholic beverages, as prescribed by law, is restricted to adults only. And, please, don't drink and drive!
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