How To Make Cherry Juice: Your Guide To Enjoy Healthy Drinks

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Cherries have long been known for their incredible flavor, but did you know that they also offer a host of health benefits? If you're looking to get your daily dose of cherries without all the fuss, then try making your cherry juice at home. Here's how.

Benefits Of Cherry Juice

Cherry juice is known to be an anti-aging miracle that can help reduce wrinkles and keep your skin looking young and radiant.

Not only is cherry juice good for your skin but it’s also rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals which can help improve your overall health.

Here’s a short guide on how to make cherry juice at home, as well as some delicious recipes with a twist.

How To Make Cherry Juice

All you need is a blender, 1 pound of cherries, 5 tbsp sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1 1/2 cups of water.

First, wash the fruit, then remove the stem, and pit the cherries.
Add your cherries to the blender, add water, and blend until the mixture is smooth.
Then strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl.
Discard any solids remaining in the sieve or cheesecloth. Now you have cherry juice!

Cherry Juice Recipes

Once you’ve mastered the basics of making cherry juice at home, try out one of these delicious recipes.

1. Concentrated Cherry Juice

Take your homemade cherry juice and simmer it down until it becomes thickened like syrup. This concentrated cherry juice can be used as a topping or mix-in for all sorts of desserts!

Ingredients

1 cup cherry juice
2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Put the cherry juice into a small saucepan and boil over medium heat.
Reduce to low heat and simmer for about 15 – 20 minutes. Stir until the juice has thickened and reduced by half.
Add honey and stir until combined.
Remove from heat and allow to cool before using or storing in the refrigerator for up to one week.

2. Strawberry Cherry Juice

This red cherry juice has a sweet, tart twist that will make you crave more! It’s perfect for adding a unique flavor to cocktails, smoothies, and more.

Ingredients

1 cup cherry juice
1 cup strawberries
2 teaspoons honey

Instructions

Combine the cherry juice, strawberries, and honey in a blender and blend until smooth.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl. If desired, sweeten with additional honey to taste.

3. Cranberry Cherry Juice

Fruity and tart, this cranberry-cherry juice is the perfect way to add a zing of flavor to your favorite recipes.

Ingredients

1 cup cherry juice
1/2 cup cranberries
2 teaspoons honey

Instructions

Combine the cherry juice and cranberries in a blender and blend until smooth.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl.
Add honey and stir until combined.

4. Apple Cherry Juice

This apple-cherry juice has a sweetness that will make you rethink your regular juice routine. It’s perfect for adding to cocktails and smoothies or just enjoying it on its own.

Ingredients

1 cup cherry juice
1/2 cup apples, cored and diced
2 teaspoons honey

Instructions

Combine the cherry juice and apples in a blender and blend until smooth.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl.
Add honey and stir until combined.

Cherry Smoothie

This cherry smoothie is a delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits and the benefits of cherry juice.

Ingredients

1 cup frozen cherries
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup of cherry juice
2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Cherry Juice Cocktail

This cherry cocktail is a refreshing and fruity way to enjoy the benefits of cherry juice.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup cherry juice
1/2 cup vodka
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup simple syrup
2 tablespoons grenadine syrup in a pitcher filled with ice cubes

Instructions

Fill a glass with ice and add all of the ingredients.
Stir until combined. Garnish with lime slices. Enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

If you don’t have a blender, you can also use a food processor to make the cherry juice.
For a little extra zing, add a bit of freshly grated ginger to your cherry juice recipes.
Freeze your leftover cherry juice in ice cube trays for easy use in smoothies and cocktails later.
To make a mocktail, replace the vodka with sparkling water or ginger ale or kombucha.
Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon, lime or orange juice to your cherry juice recipes will give them a bit more zing.
For an added boost, add a scoop of protein powder to your cherry juice recipes.