Easy Cherry Lemonade Refresher, Perfect For Summer Sipping
This Cherry Lemonade Refresher is a simple and delicious drink that highlights the sweet, tangy flavor of fresh cherries. It’s made with a smooth cherry purée blended into zesty lemonade, creating a drink that’s both vibrant and refreshing.
I love how easy it is to make, whether you’re preparing it for a sunny afternoon or serving guests at a casual get-together. The recipe includes a touch of vodka for a light cocktail, but it’s just as enjoyable as a non-alcoholic version with soda water or sparkling water.
It’s a wonderful way to use in-season cherries while creating a drink that feels special without requiring a lot of effort. This quick, crowd-pleasing refresher is sure to be a favorite during warm days.
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Equipment You Will Need
- Measuring spoon
- Food processor or blender
- Cocktail shaker, strainer
- Jigger
- Ice cube tray
- Knife
- Cocktail glass
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Cherry Lemonade Refresher Cocktail-Mocktail Recipe
This Cherry Lemonade Refresher is a vibrant, fruity drink made with fresh cherry purée for a burst of seasonal flavor. It’s light, crisp, and perfectly refreshing—great for warm days or casual gatherings. Enjoy it as a cocktail with vodka or keep it alcohol-free by adding extra soda water or your favorite sparkling water for a delightful mocktail.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1
Ingredients
6 fresh cherries
1 teaspoon sugar
1 lime wedge
2 oz vodka
3 oz lemonade
3 oz club soda
Ice
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries with a straw or cherry pitter. Discard the pits.
- Add the cherries and sugar to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth and the skin is fine and mostly chopped up.
- In a shaker add ice and the cherry puree.
- Then squeeze in the lime wedge and add in the vodka, lemonade, and club soda.
- Add the lid and shake well and strain over fresh ice into a glass of choice.
- Garnish with additional lime slices or cherries and enjoy.
Notes
- If you do not have a shaker, you can add all ingredients to the glass and stir well, the cherry puree will just be thicker/have more of the cherry skin in it but still tastes great.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
Step-By-Step Process
This Cherry Lemonade Refresher is perfect for picnics, barbecues, brunches, or any casual gathering where you want a drink that feels both light and festive. Its versatility makes it an ideal choice for both adults and kids, whether you keep it alcohol-free or add a splash of vodka.
Simple to prepare and full of fresh flavor, it’s a drink worth making all season long. For more easy and crowd-pleasing recipes, explore the other refreshing party drinks on my blog.
You may also enjoy the Pomegranate Cosmo Cocktail or the Homemade Strawberry Lemonade for more fresh and fruity drink ideas.
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