Description
Cherry Limeade is the ultimate thirst-quencher for any occasion. This vibrant, non-alcoholic beverage combines the tartness of fresh lime juice with the sweetness of maraschino cherries and bubbly soda, creating a delightful drink that everyone will enjoy. Perfect for summer barbecues, birthday celebrations, or simply as a refreshing treat on a hot day, this easy-to-make Cherry Limeade will become your go-to recipe.
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 add thinly sliced lime pieces.
- Stir in drained maraschino cherries, reserving the syrup.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chilled lime juice and superfine sugar until dissolved.
- Pour lime juice mixture into the pitcher and add reserved cherry syrup.
- Gently stir in chilled lemon-lime soda and serve immediately over additional ice if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg