By Seth Fera-Schanes

We are expanding our summer drink menu with two different versions of cherry lemonade.  Both recipes are non-alcoholic, but if you wanted to add a little rum we won’t tell anyone.  Each recipe calls for fresh cherries which are in season right now.  These drinks would pair with just about any grilled dishes or simply served alongside your favorite book on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Bing Cherry Lemonade

Serving size: 2 quarts
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 2-3 minutes

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 pound fresh bing cherries, washed and pitted (about 2 cups)
1 cup fresh lemon juice
6 cups cold water
Mint sprigs for garnish

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Recipe courtesy of the California Cherry Advisory Board

Iced Macha Green Tea Lemonade With Cherries

Serving size: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 0

Ingredients:
Cold Macha green tea
Lemonade (homemade or your favorite store bought variety.)
Fresh whole cherries (Bing or Rainier)

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