Since summer time is –almost- here, it is time to fill your system with fresh and tart fruit juices. Although, the tartness of the fruits might make your eyes squint, you know you will enjoy it while you are sipping it on a hot day.
Amongst the popular summer fruits like watermelons and the different berries that will be available for you, you must refresh yourselves by adding cherries to your list. Embedded with a pea-sized seed, this tart fruit is the best for those that want to enjoy a glass of sweet and sour while you relax poolside. The best part is that this cherry juice is extremely simple to make!
When serving, pour into serving tumbler and add 2 ice cubes.
Health Benefits
Cherries are something every individual should make the most of when the season is here. The reason is that cherries have great antioxidant protection, they contain cancer-preventing compounds, they reduce inflammation, they promote better sleep, they help relieving arthritis pains, they reduce belly fat, and they can lower the risk of strokes.
Ingredients
ripe and fresh red cherries: 15
cup of diced watermelons: 2 1/2
plums: 3
ice cubes: 4
How To Make Cherry Juice
- Start by rinsing the cherries and plums. Pat them dry and start deseeding the cherries.
- Then, blanch the plums (you will need to boil them for 2 minutes in boiling water and then immediately drown them in cold water for 1 minute) and remove their skins. The reason why it the skin should be removed is because it is quite sour, which is why it is recommended. However, if you want a sour taste, then you can leave the skin on.
- Slice the plums into halves and remove their seeds as well.
- In a blender, add the cherry, watermelon, and plums and blend until it becomes a smooth puree.
- With the help of a sieve, strain the puree so you can get rid f the watermelon seeds and collect the remainder of the juice in a bowl.
- In your serving glasses, add ice cubes and fill them up with as much as you want.
- If the watermelon is not too sweet, feel free to add sugar.
- For a sharper cherry taste, go for black cherries.
Trivia
- Cherries belong to the same family as peaches, plums, apricots, and almonds.
- Apparently, cherries have been around since the Stone Age!
- All over the world, there are more than 1000 varieties of cherries.
There are 7000 cherries on one cherry tree at an average.