Description
Cherry Limeade is the ultimate refreshing drink that perfectly balances the tartness of fresh limes with the sweetness of maraschino cherries. This vibrant beverage is ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or simply cooling down on a hot day. With its fizzy lemon-lime soda and easy preparation, Cherry Limeade is a delightful treat for all ages and occasions. In just five minutes, you can whip up this colorful drink that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crushed ice
- 1–2 medium limes (thinly sliced)
- 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries (drained, syrup reserved)
- 1 cup (8–10 limes) chilled lime juice
- ½ cup (100 g) superfine sugar
- 1 bottle (2 liters) chilled lemon-lime soda
Instructions
- Fill a pitcher halfway with crushed ice and add thinly sliced lime.
- Add drained maraschino cherries to the pitcher, reserving the syrup.
- In a medium bowl, mix chilled lime juice with superfine sugar until dissolved.
- Pour the lime mixture into the pitcher over the ice and cherries, then add the reserved cherry syrup.
- Finally, pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda and stir gently. Serve immediately over more crushed ice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg