Bourque's Park and Shop Recipes
https://www.bourquesmarket.com/Recipes/Detail/7403/Cherry_Lemonade
Cherry Lemonade
Yield: 2 quarts
Ingredients
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granulated sugar
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cup |
water
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cups |
(1 pound) fresh Bing cherries, washed and pitted
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cup |
fresh lemon juice
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cups |
cold water
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Garnish: |
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Thinly sliced lemon rings
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Mint sprigs for garnish
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Directions:
Heat sugar and 1 cup water in a small pot until sugar dissolves. Add 1 cup bing cherries, bring to a boil and boil until the cherries begin to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Strain cooled bing cherry syrup into a large pitcher, pressing on the cherries to release their juice. Add lemon juice and cold water. Stir in remaining cherries. Pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint.
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
Bourque's Park and Shop Recipes
https://www.bourquesmarket.com/Recipes/Detail/7403/Cherry_Lemonade