Description
Cherry Limeade is a refreshing, tangy, and sweet beverage that combines fresh lime juice, maraschino cherries, and lemon-lime soda. Perfect for hot days, this fizzy drink offers a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors served over crushed ice with lime slices for an inviting presentation.
Ingredients
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For the Drink
- Crushed ice (enough to fill a pitcher halfway)
- 1-2 medium limes, thinly sliced
- 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained, syrup reserved
- 1 cup (8-10 limes) lime juice, chilled
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, superfine
- 1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda, chilled
Instructions
- Prepare the Pitcher: Fill a pitcher halfway with crushed ice and add the thinly sliced lime pieces on top for visual appeal and flavor infusion.
- Add Cherries: Drain the maraschino cherries from their jar, reserving the syrup. Add the cherries into the pitcher with the ice and lime slices.
- Mix Lime Juice and Sugar: In a medium bowl, combine the chilled lime juice and superfine sugar. Stir gently until the sugar begins to dissolve, creating a sweet and tart base.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the lime juice and sugar mixture into the pitcher over the ice, limes, and cherries. Next, add the reserved cherry syrup for added sweetness and color.
- Finish with Soda: Pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda and gently stir to combine all ingredients evenly without losing the carbonation.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the Cherry Limeade right away while cold and fizzy, ideally in 8-ounce glasses for 10 servings.
Notes
- Use superfine sugar for easier dissolving in the lime juice.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice or sugar depending on your taste preference.
- For a healthier option, substitute lemon-lime soda with sparkling water and reduce sugar.
- Keep the soda chilled before adding to maintain carbonation and freshness.
- This recipe serves approximately 10 servings of 8 ounces each.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (8 oz)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
