Description
A refreshing and vibrant Cherry Limeade beverage combining tangy lime juice, sweet maraschino cherries, and fizzy lemon-lime soda, perfect for warm days or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Ice
- 1–2 medium limes, thinly sliced
- 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained, syrup reserved
- Crushed ice (enough to fill a pitcher halfway)
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 cup (8–10 limes) fresh lime juice, chilled
- 1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda, chilled
Sweetener
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, superfine
Instructions
- Prepare the Pitcher: Fill a large pitcher halfway with crushed ice and add the thinly sliced lime rounds evenly on top to infuse the drink with citrus aroma and flavor.
- Add Cherries: Add the drained maraschino cherries to the pitcher. Make sure to reserve the sweet cherry syrup for later use.
- Mix Lime Juice and Sugar: In a medium bowl, combine the freshly squeezed lime juice and superfine granulated sugar. Stir gently until the sugar begins to dissolve completely, creating a sweet and tart base.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the lime juice and sugar mixture into the pitcher containing ice, lime slices, and cherries. Add the reserved maraschino cherry syrup to enhance sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Add Soda and Serve: Slowly pour the chilled lemon-lime soda into the pitcher. Gently stir to combine all the ingredients without losing the carbonation. Serve immediately in 8-ounce glasses, ensuring each glass has some cherries and lime slices for garnish.
Notes
- For a less sweet option, reduce the sugar to ¼ cup and adjust according to taste.
- Use superfine sugar to help it dissolve quickly in the lime juice mixture.
- Crushed ice helps chill the drink faster and adds texture.
- To make it a festive mocktail, add fresh mint leaves as garnish.
- Cherry syrup can also be used to rim glasses for extra sweetness and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 (8-ounce) glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
