Refreshing Cherry Lime Sunrise Slush (Print Page)

Vibrant cherry and lime slush with orange and pineapple — blends in minutes for icy summer refreshment.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen 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, for serving

08 - Fresh cherries, for serving

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 slushy.

03 - Taste the slush and add more sweetener if desired, 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 here providing both intense fruit flavor and the icy thickness without watering anything down.
The combo of lime orange and pineapple juices creates a sunrise effect in the glass that looks far more impressive than the zero effort required.

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Frozen cherries really do make a superior slush because they eliminate the need for excessive ice which can dilute the flavor as it melts.
Over blending after the ice is added warms the mixture and turns your slush into more of a chilled juice so stop as soon as it looks smooth.

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Pit your cherries the night before and freeze them spread on a sheet pan so they blend evenly instead of clumping together.
A tiny pinch of salt added with the sweetener makes the cherry flavor pop in a way that surprises everyone who tries it.