Description
Cherry Limeade is a vibrant, refreshing drink that perfectly balances the tartness of fresh lime juice with the sweetness of maraschino cherries. This delightful non-alcoholic beverage is ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting summer parties, enjoying a picnic, or just relaxing at home. With its fizzy texture and bright flavors, Cherry Limeade will quench your thirst and impress guests of all ages. Plus, it’s simple to make and can be prepared in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- Crushed ice
- 1–2 medium limes (thinly sliced)
- 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries (drained, syrup reserved)
- 1 cup lime juice (chilled)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (superfine)
- 1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda (chilled)
Instructions
- Fill a pitcher halfway with crushed ice and top with lime slices.
- Add drained maraschino cherries into the pitcher while reserving the syrup.
- In a medium bowl, mix chilled lime juice with superfine sugar until dissolved.
- Pour the lime mixture into the pitcher with ice and cherries; add reserved cherry syrup.
- Gently pour in chilled lemon-lime soda and stir carefully to combine. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg