Cherry Squirt
Quench your thirst with the vibrant and refreshing Cherry Squirt, a deliciously fizzy drink that’s perfect for summer gatherings, brunches, or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. This sparkling cherry lemonade combines the natural sweetness of fresh or frozen cherries with a bright pop of fresh lemon juice, all balanced by a light effervescence from sparkling water or club soda. The homemade cherry syrup, crafted from a simple blend of cherries, sugar, and water, is easy to make and bursting with fruity flavor. Served over ice and garnished with aromatic mint and zesty lemon slices, this eye-catching beverage is as delightful to sip as it is to serve. Whether you're entertaining guests or treating yourself, this easy-to-make mocktail offers a playful twist on classic lemonade.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups sparkling water or club soda
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 4 slices lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cherries break down and release their juices (about 10 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the cherry mixture cool slightly.
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the cherry mixture into a bowl, pressing the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
Add the fresh lemon juice to the strained cherry syrup and stir to combine.
To assemble each serving, fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour 1/4 of the cherry-lemon syrup into the glass (about 1/4 cup).
Top with 3/4 cup sparkling water or club soda and stir gently to combine.
Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your Cherry Squirt!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 780 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
