Ingredients
Ingredients
- Crushed ice
- 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, then add the thinly sliced lime slices on top to create a refreshing base.
- Add cherries: Add the drained maraschino cherries to the pitcher, but be sure to reserve the syrup for later use.
- Mix lime juice and sugar: In a medium bowl, combine the chilled lime juice and superfine granulated sugar. Stir gently until the sugar begins to dissolve, forming a sweet and tangy mixture.
- Add lime and cherry juice: Pour the lime juice and sugar mixture into the pitcher over the ice and lime slices. Then add the reserved cherry syrup to infuse extra cherry flavor.
- Finish with soda: Pour the chilled lemon-lime soda into the pitcher. Stir gently to combine all ingredients well without losing carbonation.
- Serve: Serve the Cherry Limeade immediately in glasses, garnished with extra lime slices or cherries if desired for a festive touch.
Notes
- Use superfine sugar for faster dissolving.
- Adjust sugar quantity to taste if you prefer it sweeter or more tart.
- For a boozy version, add a splash of rum or vodka.
- Keep ingredients chilled before preparation for best refreshment.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fizzy soda at its best.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
