Sparkling Cherry Lemonade
Description
Add some fizz to cherry lemonade with some lemon-lime soda for a sparkling summer beverage.
Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups pitted and halved cherries
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2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/2 cup sugar, or to taste
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2 cups water
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1 cup lemon-lime soda
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ice as needed
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cherries and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Directions
1
Combine cherries, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a high-powered blender. Blend until fully incorporated and smooth, about 1 minute; let foam subside or spoon off.
2
Pour mixture into a pitcher, and stir in lemon-lime soda. Serve over ice, and garnish with a lemon slice and whole cherry, if desired.