Description
A refreshing and tangy Cherry Limeade made with fresh lime juice, cherry juice, simple syrup, and sparkling water, served chilled with crushed ice and garnished with lime slices and cherries. Perfect for a warm day or anytime you want a sweet and fizzy homemade beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup cherry juice
Sweetener
- 1/2 cup simple syrup
Beverage Base
- 2 cups sparkling water
Additional
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
- Lime slices for garnish
- Cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect fresh lime juice, cherry juice, simple syrup, sparkling water, crushed ice, lime slices, and cherries to get started.
- Juice the Limes: Using a juicer, squeeze enough limes to yield one cup of fresh lime juice, ensuring no seeds get into the juice.
- Mix Juices: Pour the fresh lime juice into a large pitcher or mixing container.
- Add Cherry Juice: Pour one cup of cherry juice into the same container with the lime juice.
- Add Sweetener: Measure and add half a cup of simple syrup to the mixture, adjusting to your preferred sweetness level if desired.
- Combine Liquids: Stir the lime juice, cherry juice, and simple syrup thoroughly to blend all flavors well.
- Add Sparkling Water: Slowly pour in two cups of sparkling water, taking care not to stir vigorously to preserve the carbonation.
- Light Stir: Gently mix the beverage to incorporate the sparkling water without losing fizz.
- Add Ice: Add half a cup of crushed ice evenly into the pitcher to chill the drink.
- Final Mix: Give the mixture a gentle stir to cool the beverage and blend the ice with the liquid.
- Serve: Pour the Cherry Limeade into individual glasses, including some crushed ice in each serving.
- Garnish: Decorate each glass with a lime slice on the rim and drop a cherry into the drink for a colorful and flavorful touch.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately to experience the refreshing and fizzy taste of homemade Cherry Limeade.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup based on how sweet you like your drinks.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor; bottled lime juice may alter the taste.
- Cherries can be fresh or maraschino, depending on availability and preference.
- Serve immediately after adding sparkling water and ice to maintain fizz.
- For a non-alcoholic mocktail variation, this recipe is perfect; add a splash of grenadine for extra cherry flavor if desired.
