Whipped Cherry Limeade (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 ½ cups of ice.
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¼ cup tart, unsweetened cherry juice.
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½ cup of water.
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¼ cup lime juice, freshly squeezed (about 2 limes).
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Optional: 2 tablespoons of half-and-half cream.
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½ cup of sugar.
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Zest from one large lime or two smaller ones.
# Instructions:
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Mix the water with the sugar in a small pot. Bring it to a light boil on medium heat, stirring until it’s fully combined. Toss in the lime zest and take the pot off the heat.
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Cover the syrup and let it sit for an hour. Strain out the zest using a fine sieve, tossing the zest afterward. (Keep leftover syrup in the fridge and use it within a week.)
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In a blender, combine ½ cup of the lime syrup, tart cherry juice, lime juice, ice cubes, and half-and-half (if you're using it).
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Blend everything together until the ice turns into a slushy consistency.
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Split the icy limeade into four glasses that each hold about 8 ounces, and serve right away.
# Notes:
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This creamy, tangy limeade is perfect for summer. Add more cherry juice for a punchier flavor or use extra half-and-half to make it richer.