It’s the Wednesday before a holiday weekend (here in the U.S.) and we all have picnics and cookouts to plan, so let’s make this brief, cool? I have mint totally coming out of my ears right now, especially since I killed off my jalapeno and bell pepper plans (RIP), on account of neglect, a few dry days and just overall forgetting they were even on our side patio (whoops!). The two remaining, hearty potted plants I have left are a decent amount of pretty basil leaves and this mint that is just overtaking the entire pot they are sharing. I know that mint is pretty easy to take care of and usually survives a lot of the up and down temps here in the Midwest, but little did I know that I would end up with just SO much of it. My initial reaction was the throw a mojito party, (please come help me drink them!), but I knew I needed another way to use up the bevvy of mint I have going. Since the cherries are in their heyday right now, they seemed like a perfect pairing with the fresh mint and blended into tart lemonade. Summer in a glass!
You can make this cherry mint lemonade with or without alcohol, it’s all up to you! I made this cherry lemonade with the intention of being a straight up lemonade recipe, rather than a cocktail, but when I posted a teaser picture of this on Facebook yesterday, someone asked if it was ‘with voddy?’. I thought, um, you know what, yes, yes please serve this with some voddy (vodka) and call it a night. This is like the perfect day to night dress you have in your closet, plain and businesslike during the day, but can be made into ‘Ohh girl you look good!’ accessory for a nighttime barbecue.
I just started comparing lemonade and dresses, so it’s time to sign off and start thinking about the weekend! I’m ready for cherry wine and lots of chocolate chip cookies on the patio. Enjoy the weekend friends, I’ll be back next week with an ice cream recipe inspired by my favorite Wisconsin cocktail.
Cherry Mint Lemonade
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 -5 cups 1x
- Category: Drink
Description
I love the flavors in this summertime lemonade, especially when cherries are at the peak of ripeness and sweetness. Sub in honey for the agave or adjust the amount of water according to your personal preference. I prefer mine a bit more diluted, but if you want more punch, add less water!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherries
- Juice of 4 lemons
- 3 cups of cold water
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- 1/3 cup mint
Instructions
- In a blender, blend together all of the ingredients until combined. Serve cold over ice and add vodka, if that’s your style!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
Well this is just all sorts of awesome. And your photos are gorgeous. That mint can be a sneaky one – next thing you know it’s taken over your whole yard! Good to smash it into some cocktails to keep it in it’s place!
The Frosted Vegan says
Right?! Show it who is boss. Thanks for the kind words friend! xoxoxo
Kathryn says
Mint can be such a weed can’t it?! This sounds like such a great way to use it up though; I love the combination with the cherries!
The Frosted Vegan says
Thank you Kathryn! I love your posts updating on your little garden, I so wish I could keep more of my plants alive to have one like yours!
Traci | Vanilla And Bean says
Looove this, Abby! Such a delicious combination of flavors… and those cherries and MINT! I’ll be happy to help out in the Mojito party department!! Your photography… Looking Good Girl!!
★★★★★
The Frosted Vegan says
Thank you sweet Traci! Those words coming from you mean a lot to me 🙂 Let’s have a mojito party!!
Julia says
Gaaaah I’m dying to slurp down this refreshing lemonade! It looks so crisp and cool! I love that you use agave for sweetening it – I always have a supply on hand! Plus, I have tons of cherries in my refer that need to be used up, so this is perfection! Love it, girl!
The Frosted Vegan says
Yeah yeah yeah!! Let’s add voddy and have a patio party, ok?
Jennifer Harmon {Peppers and Peaches} says
I LOVE how simple this is. So many drinks involving mint use muddling. This is fine, usually, but on a Friday night I just need a quick and tasty drink to take the edge of the work week! Love this! Also, stunning photos, the glasses are beautiful too 🙂
The Frosted Vegan says
Right?! When I need a cocktail, muddling is just too much for me too! Thanks for your kind words Jennifer, I hope you had a relaxing and lovely weekend!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Cherries and mint sound AMAZING together! So refreshing and delicious. Pinning!
The Frosted Vegan says
So so good! Hope you had a good weekend m’dear!
Jessie Snyder | Faring Well says
Oh my goodness yes – mint! Its a crazy plant, nearly takes over whatever container you put it in! This cherry lemonade, though – PERFECT accompaniment to all of that wild herb. So so lovely, Abby! Hope you have the loveliest of July 4th’s this weekend 🙂
The Frosted Vegan says
It’s a crazy plant, right?! I do love it and come winter, I will wish I could even grow a thing outside, but right now, it’s just taking over! Hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend Jessie! 🙂
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says
Yeah, RIP to all my plants I planted this season and forgot to water or got too much rain (stupid Chicago weather) and died. I don’t even know why I try. So, yeah I feel ya! I am all about cherries this summer. I hate that they dye my fingers and cutting boards but the end result is so worth it! I gotta try this concoction this weekend! Have a nice 4th!
The Frosted Vegan says
Ah I’m in Milwaukee, so I feel your pain with the weather! It’s either too hot, too wet, or too damn dry! I pitted my cherries for these before I went to yoga class and I felt like my hands looked like I committed murder, ha! Hope you had a lovely 4th Stefanie!
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Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
Oh my goodness YES. This recipe sounds so darn good and refreshing for the summertime… and I’ll take mine with some voddy, too. Especially since I can have that these days! I’d like to help out with that mint, too, because I never plant it for fear of it taking over my planting beds. Currently, I’ve got basil coming out of my ears… so maybe we can arrange a trade or something? Or just share our wealth of herbs?
The Frosted Vegan says
Ohh YES! I would totally trade you. I’m picturing a perfect dinner party with voddy cherry lemonades and plenty of pesto : )
wellandfull says
This looks amazing, Abby! It is so hut and muggy here in CT today, and this looks so refreshing. I actually just picked up some fresh cherries at the farmer’s market…. making this as soon as I get home!! 🙂
The Frosted Vegan says
Hooray! I hope you love it! It’s actually chilly here, so I would take a bit of your heat 🙂
Jenna says
YUM!!!! Love cherries & mint. Can’t wait to try this! 🙂
The Frosted Vegan says
Totally don’t blame you! It’s such a pain, right?!
Gal Meets Food says
Might have to wait a week or so though… I’m totally burnt out on pitting cherries after making pie 😉 haha!
Amy | Club Narwhal says
Abby, this lemonade looks like my every summer dream come true 🙂 I love the combination of cherry and mint (and it also, somehow, makes me crave a Sonic Cherry Limeade 🙂
The Frosted Vegan says
Ohh YES! Those just make me think of college days 🙂
[email protected] says
This looks so bright and refreshing! Did you pit the cherries by hand or use a pitter?
The Frosted Vegan says
It is! I did it by hand! It’s such a pain, but I can’t bring myself to buy a cherry pitter just yet 🙂
Sophie33 says
Hey Abby!
I made your delicious easy cherry drink & used fresh cherries from a friend’s tree & fresh mint from our garden! DELICIOUS too! x
The Frosted Vegan says
That sounds lovely Sophie! So happy you liked it!