Cherry Limeade Slushies

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 cups cold water
• 1 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 cups limeade
• 2 cups frozen dark sweet cherries (pitted)
• 2 cups ice

Instructions

1. 1

   --- To make the limeade: ---

2. 2

   To make the simple syrup, add the cup of water and sugar to a saucepan. Heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has fully dissolved. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

3. 3

   Add the 4 cups of cold water, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to a large pitcher. Stir well to combine and refrigerate until ready to use.

4. 4

   --- To make the Cherry Limeade Slushies: ---

5. 5

   Add 2 cups of the limeade, frozen cherries, and ice to a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and slushy. Serve immediately.