Description
A refreshing and tangy Cherry Limeade beverage combining fresh lime juice, maraschino cherries, and lemon-lime soda, perfect for cooling down on a warm day.
Ingredients
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For the Cherry Limeade
- Crushed ice
- 1-2 medium limes, thinly sliced
- 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained (reserve syrup)
- 1 cup (8-10 limes) lime juice, chilled
- ½ cup (100 g) superfine granulated sugar
- 1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda, chilled
Instructions
- Prepare the Ice and Garnish: Fill a pitcher halfway with crushed ice and then layer the thinly sliced lime pieces on top to infuse flavor and visual appeal.
- Add Maraschino Cherries: Drain the maraschino cherries thoroughly, reserving their syrup to maintain sweetness, and add the cherries to the pitcher.
- Mix Lime Juice and Sugar: In a separate medium bowl, combine the chilled lime juice with superfine granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a smooth lime mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the lime and sugar mixture into the pitcher over the ice, lime slices, and cherries, then add back the reserved cherry syrup to add depth and sweetness.
- Finish with Soda: Gently stir in the chilled lemon-lime soda to combine all ingredients without losing carbonation. Serve immediately over ice for a perfectly refreshing drink.
Notes
- Use superfine sugar for quicker dissolving and a smoother taste.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice and sugar to suit your preferred balance of tartness and sweetness.
- For a sparkling twist, you can substitute lemon-lime soda with sparkling water and add sweetener if desired.
- Keep the ingredients chilled before preparation for the best refreshing taste.
- This recipe can be easily multiplied or halved depending on the number of servings needed.
