Description
Cherry Limeade is the perfect thirst-quencher for any occasion, combining the zesty brightness of fresh lime juice with the sweetness of maraschino cherries and the effervescence of lemon-lime soda. This delightful non-alcoholic beverage is ideal for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or just a refreshing treat on a hot day. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, Cherry Limeade is sure to become your go-to drink. With every sip, you’ll enjoy a vibrant mix of sweet and tangy notes that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crushed ice
- 1–2 medium limes (thinly sliced)
- 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries (drained, syrup reserved)
- 1 cup (8–10 limes) lime juice (chilled)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (superfine)
- 1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda (chilled)
Instructions
- Fill a pitcher halfway with crushed ice and top it with thinly sliced limes.
- Add the drained maraschino cherries on top of the ice and lime slices, reserving the syrup.
- In a medium bowl, combine chilled lime juice and superfine sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- Pour the lime juice mixture into the pitcher over the ice and fruit, then add the reserved cherry syrup.
- Finally, pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda and stir gently to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately in glasses filled with additional crushed ice if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg