We’re currently experiencing our first heat wave here in
Ontario; which means finding ways to stay cool and hydrated.
When I think of a cool refreshing drink for summer, I immediately think of
lemonade and of course an ice cold Diet Coke, but I need to work on that bad habit 🙁
In trying to keep a healthy low sugar diet, I have written two different
lemonade recipes. Both using fresh cherries to spice it up a bit…
Cherry Syrup Lemonade (the traditional way)
Lemonade
1 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup of sugar
3 quarts of water
Mix together and stir until sugar dilutes
Cherry Syrup
1 lb bag of cherries pitted (you can use sour cherries for a tangier taste)
1/2 cup of sugar
1 cup of water
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Combine ingredients and simmer for about 30 minutes. Strain and reserve syrup. Allow to cool
The key to the healthier alternative is to make single servings using a sweetener like Stevia drops
Lemonade (the healthy version)
Juice from half a lemon
1 cup of water
Stevia drops to taste
Cherry Syrup
3/4 cup of cherries pitted and mashed
3/4 cup of water
Simmer cherries in water for 15 minutes, drain and reserve syrup. Allow to cool in fridge.
(note: by mashing the cherries, you will release some of its natural fructose which will sweeten the water naturally)
Go ahead and make yourself a nice tall glass of cold lemonade as either version will refresh you!
Oh- That looks SOOO good! Do you know we are the cherry capital of the USA and they just announced that because of the early summer that it is the lowest production of cherries EVER. They are keeping them in WI instead of shipping them worldwide this year. Sad! xo Diana
I live in the Cherry Capitol, too. The early summer and drought sure has been heartbreaking for our farmers, big and small.
I am going to try this recipe for sure. It sounds so delicious!
Sheila
holy moly this looks amazing!! I am dying in this heatwave we’re having today and this would make the perfect drink to cool off with. Thank you for the recipe! cant wait to try it
Oh my goodness, those cherries look divine. So yummy. I live in Trinidad, so it is always hot…that drink looks absolutely delightful. Sure could use a drink right about now. AND the great thing is that we have a cherry tree! 🙂
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That sounds great! Will definitely have to try a super- beautiful photos!!Michaela
Your photos are so inspiring…
Instead of the diet cola, try a hand at Kombucha. It’s fizzy. Very low in sugar. Loaded with probiotics and b vitamins.
xoxo
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This sounds so delicious and refreshing. I love lemonade and I love cherries. Perfect combination. Ontario has the best cherries 🙂
Looks and sounds delicious!! I too have a diet coke bad habit. Man it’s going to be a hot one here across the lake, too. 😀
yum!!! i’m in Texas and it’s been super hot&muggy here- thanks for this post! i feel inspired to make, drink and serve a beverage healthier (and even a little more refreshing) than sweet tea and dr. pepper 🙂 great recipe!
Looks quite delish! Last month for my son’s high school graduation party we made 5 gallons of blueberry lemonade (school colors were black & purple) that got rave reviews from the guests.
I live in southeast Michigan so I’m feelin’ the heat along with you. AND I have fresh cherries in the fridge – thanks for the refreshing recipe! Joanie
Mmm that sounds so perfect for these crazy hot days in Tennessee!
Looks delicious and I must say fantastic photography. Quite beautiful.
The photos in this post are stunning! The recipe sounds delicious, and thanks for including a healthier version 🙂
yummo! In a Pinterest Contributor for Better Homes & Gardens and have just pinned this as one of my new favs – how wonderfully refreshing for summer! You can see the pin here – http://pinterest.com/pin/56787645271877837/ on this board: http://pinterest.com/bhg/blogger-recipes-we-love/
you might get a bit of traffic from it (wink)! XO
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I feel refreshed just looking at your pictures Lucy! These recipes sound great. I’m enjoying the wonderful fruits of the season.
where is the recipe canadian beaver?
Fruits definitely rich nourishment for health and their juice is key tool to keep your body well. exercise
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