Sour Cherry Lemonade
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Martha Stewart Living, July 2011
- Prep Time 15 minutes
- Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield Serves 6
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Ingredients
<b>For the syrup</b>
- 1 pound fresh sour (tart) cherries (or drained thawed frozen), pitted (3 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
<b>For the lemonade</b>
- Ice cubes
- 4 cups club soda
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (from 8 lemons)
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar
- Garnish: fresh sour (tart) cherries
Directions
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Make the syrup: Simmer
cherries, granulated sugar, water,
and lemon juice in a medium
saucepan over medium heat
until cherries are broken down
and juicy and liquid is syrupy,
about 30 minutes. -
Strain cherries and syrup
through a fine sieve; discard
solids. Let cool completely. -
Make the lemonade: Fill a
large pitcher with ice. Add club
soda, lemon juice, superfine
sugar, and 1/2 cup cherry syrup;
stir to combine. Garnish with
fresh cherries. Divide lemonade
among glasses.
Cook's Note
Serving Idea: Spike glasses of lemonade with vodka for a refreshing cocktail.
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