By Martha Stewart Updated on January 22, 2019
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the syrup
- 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
For the lemonade
- Ice cubes
- 4 cups club soda
- 1 ½ cups fresh lemon juice (from 8 lemons)
- ½ cup superfine sugar
- Garnish: fresh sour (tart) cherries
Directions
- 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, super fine sugar, and 1/2 cup cherry syrup; stir to combine. Garnish with fresh cherries. Divide lemonade among glasses.
Cook’s Notes
Serving Idea: Spike glasses of lemonade with vodka for a refreshing cocktail.
Lemonade can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, July 2011