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Cherry Limeade Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings (8-ounce glasses) 1x
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Refreshing and tangy Cherry Limeade combines zesty lime juice, sweet maraschino cherries, and fizzy lemon-lime soda for a perfect summer drink that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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Fruit and Garnishes

  • 1-2 medium limes, thinly sliced
  • 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained, syrup reserved
  • crushed ice (amount to fill the pitcher halfway)

Liquid Ingredients

  • 1 cup (from 8-10 limes) lime juice, chilled
  • 1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda, chilled

Sweetener

  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, superfine

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pitcher: Fill a pitcher halfway with crushed ice to keep the drink chilled and refreshing. Top the ice with thinly sliced lime slices for added flavor and visual appeal.
  2. Add cherries: Place the drained maraschino cherries into the pitcher, making sure to reserve the sweet cherry syrup for later use to enhance the flavor of the limeade.
  3. Mix lime juice and sugar: In a medium bowl, combine the freshly chilled lime juice and superfine granulated sugar. Stir gently until the sugar begins to dissolve, forming a sweet and tangy base.
  4. Combine all ingredients: Pour the lime juice and sugar mixture into the pitcher over the ice, lime slices, and cherries. Then, add the reserved cherry syrup to infuse a rich cherry sweetness throughout.
  5. Finish with soda and serve: Top the mixture with chilled lemon-lime soda and stir gently to combine all the flavors. Serve immediately in 8-ounce glasses for a delicious and thirst-quenching cherry limeade.

Notes

  • Use superfine sugar for quicker dissolving, or substitute with simple syrup for easier mixing.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of cherry syrup added.
  • For a sparkling twist, lemon-lime soda can be replaced with club soda and added sweetener.
  • Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best natural flavor.
  • Keep the drink chilled and serve immediately to enjoy the freshest fizz and taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 (8-ounce) glass
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 30 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 31 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/cherry-limeade-recipe/