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    Frozen Cherry Limeade

    August 23, 2013 by Denise Bustard 3 Comments

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    This frozen cherry limeade is a healthier slushie alternative. Made with 4 simple ingredients, you can turn this into a cocktail, or serve as a mocktail.

    Frozen Cherry Limeade in a margarita glass with fresh cherry garnish

    It's Friday!

    A few years ago, Fridays meant getting all pumped up and going out dancing, or to the pub. Then it started to be more tame...staying in, watching movies with take out and a bottle of wine. Lately, it has been downright geriatric. I am actually in bed at 8pm.

    This is probably due to the fact that I'm 34 weeks pregnant...but these days, Fridays get me riled up to go home, put on my yoga pants, and settle into bed with my pregnant-lady body pillow (which is hilariously named a 'snoogle').

    I mean, I actually get excited to do this! I actually daydream about getting into my stretchy pants.

    Reasons you'll ♡ this frozen cherry limeade

    • it's ready in 5 minutes or less
    • it's a healthier alternative to a slushie
    • you can serve it as a mocktail or a cocktail

    Overhead shot of Frozen Cherry Limeade in glass with fresh limes and cherries next to it

    These days, energy is scarce.

    Therefore easy=better.

    Therefore this drink=a huuuuge winner.

    It is so easy! No simple syrup to make. No fancy fruit preparation. No advanced anything at all.

    Just frozen cherries. Limeade concentrate. Some ice cubes. Some water. A blender.

    That's it.

    Frozen Cherry Limeade in a margarita glass with fresh cherry and lime garnish

    So this week, I'm adding this drink to my Friday daydream...yoga pants, my snoogle pillow, and frozen cherry limeade...maybe not all at the same time but in some sort of sequence.

    Now that sounds like a good Friday night to me 🙂

    Tips & equipment for the perfect frozen cherry limeade

    • these days I'm loving this Vitamix to blend
    • I found my frozen cherries in the frozen food aisle but if you can't find them, pit & freeze your own cherries
    • looking for more simple cocktail recipes? Check out this Raspberry Herb Smash Cocktail, this Virgin Watermelon Sangria or this Lemony Tarragon Spritzer
    frozen cherry limeade in margarita glass
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    Frozen Cherry Limeade

    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 233kcal
    Author: Denise Bustard
    Servings: 1
    This frozen cherry limeade is a healthier slushie alternative. Made with 5 simple ingredients, you can turn this into a cocktail, or serve as a mocktail.
    Prep Time2 mins
    Total Time2 mins

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cherries pits removed and frozen
    • 2 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate
    • ½ cup water plus more as needed
    • 1-2 ice cubes
    • 1 shot rum optional

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend away!

    Notes

    To make an alcoholic version, reduce the amount of water you use by ¼ cup and add a shot of light rum.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Denise Bustard

    Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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