Refreshing Cherry Lime Sunrise Slush (Print version)

A vibrant, icy beverage bursting with sweet cherries and tangy lime, perfect for cooling down on a sunny day.

# What goes in:

01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen sweet cherries, pitted

02 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)

03 - 1/2 cup orange juice

04 - 1/4 cup pineapple juice

05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar or agave syrup, adjusted to taste

06 - 3 cups ice cubes

07 - Lime slices

08 - Fresh cherries

01 - Add the pitted cherries, lime juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, and sugar or agave syrup to a blender.

02 - Add the ice cubes and blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and reaches a slushy consistency.

03 - Taste the slush and add more sugar or agave syrup as needed, depending on the natural sweetness of the fruit.

04 - Pour into chilled glasses, garnish with lime slices and fresh cherries if desired, and serve immediately.

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Frozen cherries do double duty as flavor and ice, so you never end up with a watered down drink.
The combo of lime, orange, and pineapple juices creates a sunrise effect that looks gorgeous without any artificial anything.

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If you pit fresh cherries and then touch anything white in your kitchen, those stains are staying, so wear an apron and keep a damp towel handy.
Using cold juice straight from the fridge instead of room temperature juice keeps the slush from separating as quickly.

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Freeze leftover slush mixture in ice pop molds and you have treats ready for next week.
A pinch of salt sounds weird but amplifies the cherry flavor in a way that will make people ask what your secret is.