Description
Cherry Limeade is the ultimate refreshing summer drink that perfectly balances zesty lime and sweet maraschino cherries. This delightful, non-alcoholic beverage combines freshly squeezed lime juice with fizzy lemon-lime soda to create a vibrant, thirst-quenching treat that’s perfect for any occasion—be it picnics, barbecues, or casual get-togethers. With its cheerful color and tangy flavor, Cherry Limeade is sure to please both kids and adults alike. Plus, it’s incredibly simple to make in just five 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
- 1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda (chilled)
Instructions
- Fill a pitcher halfway with crushed ice and top with thinly sliced limes.
- Add drained maraschino cherries on top of the ice.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chilled lime juice and granulated sugar; stir until dissolved.
- Pour the lime mixture into the pitcher over the ice and add reserved cherry syrup.
- Top off with chilled lemon-lime soda and gently stir to combine. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (8oz)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg