Cherry Limeade Slushy

Missing summer, warm days, carefree hours?  Chicago barely saw summer, and here we are, waiting for Thanksgiving.  Really?  Anyhow, I thought this recipe could elicit a sense of summer for a short 10 minutes in November.  Why not?

I cut the recipe in half in order to fit in my protein-shake blender.  It made enough for 2 servings. But, ideally, you want to make this at full recipe. Quite delicious and refreshing.  (Adapted from Cooking Light's Super-Easy Recipe Shortcuts Magazine)

Equipment:

Glass Pitcher or glasses

Blender (like Magic Bullet or larger)

Measuring cups

Ingredients:

1-2 cups lime flavored sparkling water, chilled

1/3 cup frozen limeade concentrate

1 cup frozen dark sweet cherries

Lime wedges

Instructions:

1. Make sure you have a blender.

2. Wash your hands.

3. Add 1 cup sparkling water, frozen limeade, and dark sweet cherries to blender.

4. Puree until smooth.

5. Get your glasses ready and divide the frozen mixture between them.

6. Add a few ice cubes...or not.

7. Slowly add additional sparkling water to your desired level of concentration and taste.

8. Add a fresh lime wedge.