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Sparkling Cherry Lemonade

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The combination of club soda, cherry syrup and ice creates some incredible fizz in this sparkling cherry lemonade. Seriously, don’t take your eye off it when you’re adding the club sodie pop. Consider yourself warned.

This sparkling cherry lemonade is so delightful and thirst quenching. It’s perfect on a hot day and makes an impressive party drink. You can make the syrup ahead of time and keep it in the fridge up to a week!

This is how we used up the rest of the cherries sent to us from NW Cherry Growers and OXO as part of the 10lb cherry challenge. We went wild and made 2 recipes; the first was this Drunken Cherry Cake. Of course there are ~7 lbs that went unaccounted for. We ate them. They were so tasty and I’m not sorry.

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#70: Inna who wrote: “With 10 pounds of cherries, I would make some preserves, cherry vareniki, and eat some fresh cherries. (Subscribed to your youtube channel)”
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Simple Ingredients for Easy Cherry Lemonade:

Everything you need to make a refreshing and thirst-quenching summer party cherry lemonade!

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How to Make the Best Cherry Lemonade Syrup:

1. Weight out 1 lb of cherries. P.S. This is the OXO Food Scale. If you don’t already have one, I highly recommend it. If you do already have one, give it to your sister and get this one.

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Rinse, drain and pit your cherries. These OXO strainers and bowls were handy; great for rinsing and storing cherries. I really really liked this set of bowls/colanders and they nest and store away really well.

How to Pit cherries

The OXO cherry pitter makes it easy and little hands love to use it too. (P.S. We’re giving a couple of these OXO pitters away; see details below!). These two kiddos sure got a kick out of the OXO pitters.

If your children are using these, make sure they are wearing an apron or their ugly clothes. Despite the brilliant splash guard on the pitters, my son ended up with cherry juice everywhere. He’s 4. He’s a boy. Need I say more

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2. In a blender, combine 3 cups pitted cherries, 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (you might extract more if you really get angry with your lemons) and 1 cup sugar. If you’re cutting down on sugar in your life, feel free to use 3/4 cup sugar. Blend until smooth. You don’t want pieces of cherry to get stuck in your straw

Four photos of the process to make sparkling cherry lemonade

Creating Sparkling Cherry Lemonade:

1. Fill a glass half way with ice. Pour 2-3 Tbsp of your cherry syrup over your ice and add club soda to taste. I used roughly 1/4 cup syrup to 3/4 cup club soda. You can do it to taste.

Top with a fresh cherry (or 5) and serve. You’re gonna love the fizzle. My sisters both said this was restaurant quality except WAY cheaper!

Best Cherry Lemonade! Combining club soda, cherry syrup and ice creates incredible fizz. Seriously, don't take your eye off this sparkling cherry lemonade! | natashaskitchen.com

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Best Cherry Lemonade! Combining club soda, cherry syrup and ice creates incredible fizz. Seriously, don't take your eye off this sparkling cherry lemonade! | natashaskitchen.com

Sparkling Cherry Lemonade

5 from 11 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Best Cherry Lemonade! Combining club soda, cherry syrup and ice creates incredible fizz. Seriously, don't take your eye off this sparkling cherry lemonade! | natashaskitchen.com
The combination of club soda, syrup and ice creates some serious fizz. This drink is so delightful and thirst quenching. You can make the syrup ahead of time and keep it in the fridge up to a week!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 8
  • 3 cups about 1 lb Fresh (or frozen) Northwest cherries
  • 1 cup lemon juice, from about 6 medium lemons
  • 1 cup sugar, you can use 3/4 cup if you like
  • 6-8 cups club soda, to taste
  • Lemon slices and Ice to serve

Instructions

How to Make the Best Cherry Lemonade Syrup:

  • Rinse, drain and pit your cherries.
  • In a blender, combine 3 cups pitted cherries, 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 cup sugar. If you're cutting down on sugar in your life, feel free to use 3/4 cup sugar. Blend until smooth. You don't want pieces of cherry to get stuck in your straw.

Creating Sparkling Cherry Lemonade:

  • Fill a glass half way with ice. Pour 2-3 Tbsp of your cherry syrup over your ice and add club soda to taste. It's usually 1/4 cup syrup to 3/4 cup club soda. Top with a fresh cherry and serve. You're gonna love the fizzle. My sisters both said this was restaurant quality except WAY cheaper!
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sparkling Cherry Lemonade
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $
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Enjoy this refreshing and crisp sparkling cherry lemonade! So yum!

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  • Tate
    December 29, 2023

    This looks scrumdiddlyumptious! Can’t wait to try at our New Years Eve party!

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      December 29, 2023

      Let us know how they turn out, Tate!

      Reply

  • jen
    March 28, 2020

    can i use sparkling water instead?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 28, 2020

      Hi Jen, that should work! I hope you love this recipe.

      Reply

  • Tams
    June 26, 2019

    This is our go to summer drink (we use water instead of seltzer). This weekend we’re making it into a cocktail by adding a splash of vodka. I can’t wait.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 26, 2019

      That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing that Tams!

      Reply

  • Anne Mcilroy
    May 19, 2019

    Hello Natasha,
    This is my first time I have made fruit syrup. It tasted divine and got me though teacher correction. Hoe long does it last in the fridge and can you freeze it?

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    • Natasha
      May 20, 2019

      Hi Anne, after adding the carbonated portion, it’s best to serve it right away or within a couple of hours since it will be less fizzy but the syrup will keep covered in the fridge for about 5 days.

      Reply

  • Tammy
    July 29, 2017

    We did this using plain water instead of the club soda (we’re not fans of club soda). It was a HIT. Everybody loved it. Will definitely be a summer staple for us.

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 29, 2017

      That’s great! I’m glad to hear everyone enjoys the recipe! Thanks for sharing your great review Tammy!

      Reply

  • Helyn
    March 8, 2017

    Probably needs a 10 star rating option here.
    Have you ever added any alcohol and if so…what would be best?
    Might be lovely with a Prosecco or a champagne?? mmmmmmm

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 8, 2017

      Hi Helyn, I haven’t tried either of those but if you try it out, let me know how it goes! I searched through the comments and couldn’t find anyone who has turned it into an adult drink. Thank you for the awesome review!! 🙂

      Reply

  • Jackie
    June 18, 2016

    Hi
    If using frozen cherries do I thaw them first.

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 18, 2016

      Hi Jackie – it would be easier to blend if they are thawed. I think a high powered blender would do the job even if they go in frozen.

      Reply

  • Natasha
    May 7, 2014

    The sparkling cherry lemons looks very good

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 8, 2014

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply

  • Natasha
    December 29, 2013

    I love this cherry lemonade. I will be making it for new years eve! Cheers!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      December 29, 2013

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Happy New Years!

      Reply

  • Liz
    August 19, 2013

    Love cherries and would eat as many as possible. I’d make and freeze cherry pies for later use.

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  • Liz
    August 18, 2013

    Love cherries. I would eat as many as possible and make cherry pies for the freezer for later use.

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  • Ruslana
    August 17, 2013

    With that much cherries I would eat them and share with family 😉

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  • Liz
    August 17, 2013

    I would eat as many as possible and do some baking for the freezer. Thank you.

    Reply

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