Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (300g) pitted fresh cherries
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 4 cups (950ml) sparkling water or club soda
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Place the 300g pitted cherries, 120ml lemon juice, and 100g sugar into the blender.
  2. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and looks deep red. Note: This should take about 45 seconds.
  3. Pour the puree through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. Note: This removes skins for a silky feel.
  4. Chill the pitcher in the freezer for 5 minutes until the base feels cold.
  5. Pour the 950ml sparkling water into the cherry base slowly.
  6. Stir gently in a circular motion with a long spoon. Note: Do not whisk or you'll lose the fizz.
  7. Fill glasses to the brim with ice cubes.
  8. Pour the Homemade Sparkling Cherry Lemonade over the ice.