Cool and Refreshing Frozen Cherry Drink (Print version)
A bright frozen cherry drink with real cherries, lime juice, cherry juice, and a splash of bubbles for an icy summer sip.
# Ingredients:
For the frozen cherry drink
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3 cups (420 g) frozen pitted sweet cherries
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1 cup (240 ml) cold tart cherry juice
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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2-3 tablespoons simple syrup, to taste
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1 1/2 cups ice cubes
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1 cup (240 ml) chilled lemon-lime soda or sparkling water
For serving
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Maraschino cherries, for garnish
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Lime slices, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Place 4 serving glasses in the freezer for 5-10 minutes while you prepare the drink.
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Add the frozen cherries, tart cherry juice, lime juice, 2 tablespoons simple syrup, and ice to a blender. Blend until smooth and thick, about 30-45 seconds.
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Taste the slush. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon simple syrup if needed, or add a few more ice cubes if the mixture is too loose.
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Pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda and pulse once or twice, just until combined. Do not overblend.
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Pour into the chilled glasses and garnish with maraschino cherries and lime slices. Serve while thick and icy.
# Good to know:
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Serve immediately for the best slushy texture.
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Use sparkling water instead of soda for a less sweet drink.
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For a party, freeze the blended base without soda and add bubbles just before serving.