sparkling sweet cherry lemonade

I recently hosted a small afternoon gathering of a few friends and wanted to serve a unique and sweet beverage . . . and Sparking Sweet Cherry Lemonade made the menu!

Easy to prepare, bright in color, sweet to the taste . . . . Sparkling Sweet Cherry Lemonade would make a great addition to any gathering, whether simple or extravagant.  

bridal shower

baby shower

picnic

birthday 

brunch 

Ingredients 

1 (10-ounce) package frozen pitted sweet cherries (2 cups), thawed 
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 cup sugar

5 cups chilled seltzer water, plus more to taste

Garnish options: Fresh sour cherries or maraschino cherries with stem and/or fresh mint

Directions

Add the cherries, lemon juice, and sugar to a blender and puree. 

Pour the mixture into a large pitcher. 

Add the seltzer and stir gently. 

Pour into glasses filled with ice and top with additional seltzer, if desired.

Garnish, as desired.

Servings: 2 quarts

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