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Sour Cherry Lemonade

Sour Cherry Lemonade

Cherries get boiled down into a sweet syrup that's then stirred into the tart lemonade.

Martha Stewart Living, July 2011 http://www.marthastewart.com/856390/sour-cherry-lemonade
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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield Serves 6

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

  1. 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.
  2. Strain cherries and syrup through a fine sieve; discard solids. Let cool completely.
  3. 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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