Cherry Lemonade

Welcome to this month’s Cooking with Astrology “Cancer”.  It is hard to believe that it has already been a full year since my first Cooking with Astrology post.  This year I am going to change things up a bit, and each of the meals will be a picnic.  I’m not exactly sure how I will pull off a picnic when it is -35 degrees outside in the dead of winter, but I am up to the challenge!

I started with Cancer last year, but did not start imaginary dates until Leo {John Stamos}. Well my inspiration is the same this year as it was last year.  I just never mentioned that Richie Sambora was the one that inspired the meal…..

For those of you that are scratching your heads right now, Richie is the former lead guitarist for Bon Jovi. 😉  His mother is from Sicily, so I stuck with an Italian theme for today’s meal.  Are you excited for this new adventure?

We start with this Turkey on Ciabatta with Sun-dried Tomato Aioli, Provolone, and Arugula…..

Healthy Italian Pasta Salad…..

And in a shocking turn on dessert, we have a Tropical Cantaloupe Salad…..

It’s not exactly Italian, and did not turn out exactly the way I was planning, but it is perfect for our picnic…and that’s all that matters. 😉  To quench our thirst on our fun picnic date, we have this delicious and refreshing Cherry Lemonade…..

I made my own Cherry Simple Syrup }…..

And mixed it with Newman’s Own Lemonade.  What???  Why didn’t you make homemade lemonade? Well, because lemons are $1.25 a piece, and a carton of lemonade is $2.28!  I chose one that is all-natural, organic, and made with real sugar not HFCS.  Feel free to make homemade lemonade, hopefully the price will come down at some point and I will be able to make some as well. 😉

Just fill each of your glasses with ice {as much as you like}…..

Add 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup of Cherry Simple Syrup and 1 cup of lemonade.  Stir to combine…..

Everyone has different tastes, so that is why I gave such a wide range in measurements with the Cherry Simple Syrup.  The sweetness level of your lemonade will also make a difference.  Start with less and add as much as you would like.  Garnish with cherries and lemon slices and serve.

If you are looking for a fancier, candle lit meal to share with your own Cancer date, last year’s recipes are below:

Shaved Fennel Salad

Italian Seafood Pasta

Crème brûlée {dairy-free}

Italian Fritatta

Enjoy!

Cherry Lemonade

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Serves	1
Prep time	5 minutes
Meal type	Beverage

Cool of this summer with this delicious, and refreshing Cherry Lemonade.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup cherry simple syrup
• 1 cup lemonade of your choice (I used Newman's Own)

Directions

Fill glass with ice.

Add Cherry Simply Syrup and Lemonade. Stir to combine.

Serve with lemon slices and cherries.

This recipe will be partying at these link parties!