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Sparkling Black Cherry Lemonade {Sugar-Free, Easy, Vegan}

August 2, 2015 by lauren.kelly 28 Comments

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This light and refreshing drink is sugar-free, simple to make and it will cool you off!

Sparkling Black Cherry Lemonade #Sugarfree from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

I know I have been talking back to school and how many kids have already gone back, but it’s still the beginning of August and it’s still really hot outside.  I love making easy, refreshing drinks for my whole family to enjoy without all of the artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners.  My kids love that this lemonade is “sparkling” too, and it’s much better than soda.

I love all of the Vintage Sparkling Waters!  There are 6 flavors: Cucumber Melon, Lime, Lemon, Original, Pink Grapefruit and Coconut.  I personally love the Cucumber Melon and Pink Grapefruit but I decided to use the good-old-original one for this lemonade.

Sparkling Black Cherry Lemonade #Sugarfree from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

These Vintage Sparkling Waters are just what I am looking for in a drink.  They are made with no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or dyes, no high fructose corn syrup or sugar, and no calories.   Let’s face it, sometimes you just need something bubbly, right?   And we all know that sodas and diet sodas are not the answer!

Now let’s get back to this lemonade…

Sparkling Black Cherry Lemonade #Sugarfree from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

It’s pretty right?

I’ll be honest, I once had a lemonade-like cocktail at a restaurant and they added sprigs of thyme so I kind of copied that.  Thyme adds a subtle “earthiness” to the drink, which I like, but you can definitely omit it.

The lemons make it a little sour so I feel like you need to add some sweetness.  I used a small amount of stevia but you can also use an unrefined sugar or even a little honey if you’d like.

Sparkling Black Cherry Lemonade #Sugarfree from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
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Sparkling Black Cherry Lemonade

Course beverage
Servings 6 servings
Author Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Ingredients

  • zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 cup black cherries pitted
  • 4 lemons squeezed and juiced
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups Vintage Original Sparkling Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquide stevia

Instructions

  1. Add cherries, lemon zest and lemon juice to blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into a pitcher.
  3. Add water and Vintage Sparkling water and mix well.
  4. Add stevia if desired and stir again.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour.

That’s it! I told you it was easy!Sparkling Black Cherry Lemonade #Sugarfree from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Go ahead, try Vintage Sparkling Waters today!  Here is a coupon for you to save some money.  I hope you enjoy this lemonade as much as we did 🙂

Sparkling Black Cherry Lemonade #Sugarfree from Lauren Kelly NutritionI was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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Filed Under: Beverages, Gluten Free, Kids, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat Free Tagged With: clean drinking, fruit, healthier, lemonade, sugar free, Vintage Sparkling Water

Comments

  1. [email protected] says

    August 3, 2015 at 11:41 am

    Yum! This lemonade sounds wonderful!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      August 3, 2015 at 11:46 am

      Thank you Sarah!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    August 3, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    I’ve never had Vintage, wonder if I can get it elsewhere since I don’t have a Kroger’s in my area? This Cherry drink is gorgeous! Pretty pics my friend!

    Reply
  3. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    August 3, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    I recently discovered that I adore black cherries…and I can only imagine how delish they are with lemonade! This would have me sipping all day long! Pinned!

    Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    August 3, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    I love sparkling water! What a fun, refreshing drink for summer!

    Reply
  5. Tasha @thatssoyummy says

    August 3, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    This lemonade is perfect for us stepping into August time!

    Reply
  6. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    August 3, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    I love sparkling water, and love making healthy soda alternatives — I’ll keep an eye out for it!

    Reply
  7. Peabody (Culinary Concoctions by Peabody) says

    August 3, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    Oh, I have never had black cherry lemonade before! I love this idea. I’ll have to look for the Sparkling water as well.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      August 3, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    August 3, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    I love Vintage sparkling water! Love that we both posted refreshing summer drinks today. Gotta try this!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      August 3, 2015 at 11:58 pm

      TWINS! Thank you Ashley!

      Reply
  9. The Food Hunter says

    August 3, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    Sounds like a nice drink to sip on during the hot summer afternoons

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      August 3, 2015 at 11:58 pm

      Thank you Theresa!

      Reply
  10. Martha @ A Family Feast says

    August 3, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    We’re having another super hot week here in the Boston area – and this sounds perfectly refreshing!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      August 3, 2015 at 11:58 pm

      It’s perfect for this heat, Martha!

      Reply
  11. Jen and Emily @ Layers of Happiness says

    August 3, 2015 at 11:52 pm

    I feel like I’m drowning in cherries around here… they are just so yummy this time of year, I can’t stop buying them – I NEED to put them to good use in this lemonade.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      August 3, 2015 at 11:58 pm

      So jealous you have so many cherries! I hope you like this! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

    August 4, 2015 at 2:52 am

    Pretty and sparkling are two of my requirements for summer beverages. I just started enjoying flavored sparkling waters. I’ll have to look for Vintage brand.

    Reply
  13. Lora @cakeduchess says

    August 4, 2015 at 10:57 am

    I wish we had Kroger’s here in FL. I would love to get that Vintage sparkling water and to make this lovely black cherry lemonade. So perfect for these hot August days!!

    Reply
  14. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

    August 4, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Mmm. I love a little sparkle in my lemonade — what a great way to add it!

    Reply
  15. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    August 4, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    The color of this black cherry lemonade is so pretty! We’ve been trying to get rid of sodas all together and really the only time I want one is when I’m craving that carbonation! I’ve got to look for these vintage Sparkling Waters! They may be just what we need!

    Reply
  16. Paula - bell'alimento says

    August 4, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    Lemonade is best served in a mason jar.

    Reply
  17. Susan says

    August 4, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    Vintage is the best, we always had it at home growing up (and still do now). This drink is gorgeous! It’s perfect on a hot day and that touch of thyme sounds perfect.

    Reply
  18. Anita says

    August 5, 2015 at 4:33 am

    This sounds right up my alley for these hot summer days! Love the thyme!

    Reply
  19. Carolyn says

    August 5, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    That looks so pretty AND refreshing. And healthy…so I am totally down with this!

    Reply
  20. Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says

    August 5, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    Want!! Loving this and I think it would be fabulous as a cocktail with a lil vodka thrown in! Cheers!

    Reply
  21. Kim Beaulieu says

    August 8, 2015 at 7:19 am

    This is such a fabulous recipe, I love anything cherry. It’s my favourite. Your photos are rocking, I want to reach through the screen & grab a tall frosty one.

    Reply
  22. Alida says

    August 10, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    I’m a huge sparkling water fan, so I’m looking forward to trying Vintage…especially to make your tasty lemonade. It look so good!!

    Reply

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