Sparkling Cherry Lemonade

Prep time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Add some fizz to cherry lemonade with some lemon-lime soda for a sparkling summer beverage.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups pitted and halved cherries
2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar, or to taste
2 cups water
1 cup lemon-lime soda
ice as needed
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.