Sparkling Plum and Cherry Lemonade

Sparkling Plum and Cherry Lemonade

Ingredients

• 450g cherries
• 150g plums
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 30g sugar
• 1 liter of sugar-free lemonade

Preparation steps

1. Start by thoroughly washing the cherries and plums. Remember, we're going to blend them, so impeccable hygiene is a must!
2. Pit the cherries and plums. Ah, the joy of separating the small pits from the juicy fruit! It's well worth the time and effort invested.
3. Place the cherries and plums in the bowl of a blender. Press the magic button (the "blend" button, of course!) for a few seconds until you achieve a coarse consistency.
4. Transfer this fruity mixture to a saucepan. Add the juice of one pressed lemon and the sugar.
5. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring it to a boil. Ensure that the sugar is completely dissolved. You can stir occasionally with a wooden spoon, and if you hum while doing so, even better!
6. Once the mixture has cooled to room temperature, return it to the blender for one final blending session. We want a smooth and uniform consistency.
7. Strain the preparation through a fine-mesh sieve or strainer to remove solid residues. Don't have a fine-mesh sieve? A regular strainer will also do the trick.
8. Pour the filtered liquid into a large pitcher or carafe. Place it in the refrigerator to cool. Patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to homemade lemonade!
9. When you're ready to serve, add the sugar-free sparkling lemonade to your taste. Mix well.
10. Serve this delicious drink with ice cubes in well-chilled glasses.