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    Watch What U Eat > Non Alcoholic Drinks

    Healthy and Naturally Sweetened Cherry Lemonade

    Published: Aug 19, 2016 · Modified: Jan 7, 2022 by Watch What U Eat · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    It is a collage image of cherry lemonade in a serving mason jar with paper straw and fresh cherries. Image has text overlay that reads 'refreshing healthy cherry lemonade'
    cherry lemonade in a mason jar with paper straw. Image has text overlay that reads 'fresh cherry lemonade'.
    It is a collage image of cherry lemonade in a serving mason jar with paper straw and fresh cherries. Image has text overlay that reads 'refreshing healthy cherry lemonade'

    Cherry lemonade is an amazing combination of fresh cherries and lemons. It is healthy and refreshing--a naturally sweetened lemonade for guilt free drinks. Want relief in hot sunny days? Then make this perfect lemonade at home and stay hydrated.

    Drink this amazing combination of fresh cherries and lemons. It is healthy and refreshing--a naturally sweetened lemonade for guilt free drinks | watchwhatueat.com
    Cherry Lemonade

    This cherry lemonade recipe is perfect to enjoy seasonal fresh cherries. I really love fresh cherries. And, the thought of making lemonade from it made me excited. This is my third version of making lemonade at home. The first one I made was the basic old fashioned lemonade. If you are making basic lemonade at home then it is not difficult to flavor it with any fruit, for example this peach lemonade. 

    Healthy, refreshing and naturally sweetened cherry lemonade for guilt free drinks | watchwhatueat.com

    If you are back from cherry-picking and want to do something with them other than eating as is, then prepare this lemonade. I am sure you will love this drink. Moreover, it is ...

    • tempting 
    • healthy
    • very refreshing
    • non-alcoholic
    • naturally sweetened

    Healthy and Naturally Sweetened Cherry Lemonade | watchwhatueat.com

    How this cherry lemonade is healthy?

    This freshly prepared cherry lemonade is healthy because

    • It is made using fresh cherries. Dark red cherries are high in dietary fibers and vitamin C. These are also natural source of antioxidant flavonoids and anthocyanin (1). 
    • Fresh lemons are rich in vitamin C. Lemons are also natural source of numerous phytochemicals.
    • It does not contain added white sugar. 
    Healthy, refreshing and naturally sweetened cherry lemonade for guilt free drinks | watchwhatueat.com

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    Healthy and Naturally Sweetened Cherry Lemonade
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    Healthy and Naturally Sweetened Cherry Lemonade

    Drink this amazing combination of fresh cherries and lemons. It is healthy and refreshing--a naturally sweetened lemonade for guilt free drinks.
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American Inspired,International
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings :6
    Calories :84kcal
    Author:Swati Kadam Gulati

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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup pitted fresh dark red cherries
    • 1 cup lemon juice
    • ½ cup agave
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • ¼ cup water (for making syrup)
    • 5 cup chilled drinking water

    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan add pitted cherries, ¼ cup water, agave and lemon zest. Bring mixture to boil on medium heat. Simmer it for 4-5 min or until cherries are tender. Once cooked turn off the heat and cool it for few minutes. Using a strainer, strain the syrup to remove coarse cherry particles.
    • In a pitcher add strained cherry sugar syrup, lemon juice and chilled water.
    • Serve on few ice cubes to enjoy this freshly prepared cherry lemonade. Optionally, garnish with fresh cherry and mint spring.

    Notes

    1. If you like pulpy lemonade with coarse cherry pieces, then no need to strain the syrup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 84kcal
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    We are Swati and Tushar, our passion for food and cooking has now led us to share some healthy, tasty recipes and the benefits of eating certain ingredients with the goal of inspiring you to eat well and live well.

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    1. Aarika says

      September 02, 2016 at 2:47 am

      5 stars
      This sounds delicious and healthy! I love that you created a less "sugary" cherry lemonade. =) I can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks!

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    2. Valerie says

      September 01, 2016 at 7:30 pm

      Oh yum! I just love the fact that this lemonade is healthy!

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