Greek Cherryade
Bright, tangy Greek sour cherryade (also known as visinada) made with homemade sour-cherry syrup and water is a quick, refreshing, and kid-friendly summer drink.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 237kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups sour cherries washed and pitted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- Sparkling water for serving
Instructions
- Wash the cherries, then remove their stems and pits.
- In a large saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, sugar, and water.
- Simmer on the stovetop for 10-15 minutes, until the cherries start to get soft.
- Turn the heat off and use a masher to mash the cherries.
- Allow to sit and steep for 25 minutes.
- Strain out the solids, saving the syrup.
- Stir the lemon juice into the syrup. Place in the fridge to chill.
- When ready to make a glass, add 1/4 cup of cherry syrup and some ice to each each glass and top with chilled water or chilled club soda.
- Stir and enjoy.
Notes
Cherry syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg
