There’s nothing quite as refreshing on a warm day as a Cherry Lemonade Cocktail. This easy drink blends sweet cherry flavor with the tart zing of fresh lemonade, creating a bright and fruity cocktail that’s perfect for summer sipping.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, relaxing on the patio, or just want a fun drink to enjoy with friends, this recipe is simple, delicious, and always a crowd favorite.
This boozy Cherry Lemonade isn’t just refreshing, it’s also incredibly versatile. You can serve it over ice for a quick, casual drink or dress it up with fresh fruit garnishes to make it party-ready. With its balance of sweet and tart flavors, it’s a cocktail that works just as well for a quiet evening as it does for entertaining a crowd.
Vodka is the most common choice since it blends smoothly with the sweet cherry and tart lemonade flavors. You can also try rum or tequila for a fun twist.
Yes! You can mix the cherry juice, lemonade, and vodka together a few hours before serving. Just keep it chilled in the fridge and add ice right before pouring.
We’ve used fresh lime slices and cherries, but lemon slices and maraschino cherries would work too. For extra flair, add a sprig of mint or a sugar rim on the glass.
This Cherry Lemonade Cocktail comes together with just a few simple ingredients like vodka, lemonade, andfresh cherries for that bold cherry flavor. Serve it over ice in a tall glass and garnish with fresh lime slices or cherries to make it as pretty as it is refreshing.
Ingredients
- Fresh cherries
- Sugar
- Lime wedge
- Vodka
- Lemonade
- Club soda
- Ice
How to Make Cherry Lemonade Cocktail
Wash the cherries, remove the pits with a straw or cherry pitter, and discard the pits.
Place the cherries and sugar in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and the skins are finely chopped.
Fill a shaker with ice and add the cherry purée.
Squeeze in the lime wedge, then pour in the vodka, lemonade, and club soda.
Cover, shake well, and strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnish with lime slices or extra cherries. Enjoy!
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Cherry Lemonade Cocktail
Ingredients
- 6 fresh cherries
- 1 tsp 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.
