Description
Cherry Limeade is a vibrant and refreshing drink that perfectly balances the tartness of fresh lime juice with the sweetness of maraschino cherries. This delightful non-alcoholic beverage is an ideal choice for summer gatherings, picnics, or just relaxing on a warm afternoon. With its eye-catching color and zesty flavor, Cherry Limeade is sure to impress guests of all ages while providing a fun, fizzy experience.
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 lime slices.
- Add drained maraschino cherries to the pitcher; reserve the syrup.
- In a medium bowl, mix chilled lime juice and sugar until dissolved.
- Pour the lime mixture into the pitcher along with the reserved cherry syrup.
- Add chilled lemon-lime soda and stir gently to combine. Serve immediately over more 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: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg