How to Make A Refreshing Cherry Limeade

Ahhhh, Summer! What better to quench thirst on a hot day then with a delicious, classic, Cherry LimeAde? This article explains a basic Cherry LimeAde, with tips on how to give it even more pop.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• a pitcher capable of holding at least 48 Oz.
• 1 Liter bottle, Citrus Soda (Sprite, 7-up, generic brand, etc...)
• 2 Fresh limes
• one small jar of Maraschino Cherries in juice (actual size depends on how many actual cherries you would like in your drink)
• Paring knife (to cut the lime) or Fruit slicer

1. Pour about half the bottle of Soda into the pitcher

2. Rinse limes in warm, running water. (be sure to scrub them with your hands)
   Slice the limes into either 4 or 8 wedges
   Squeeze the limes into the pitcher, then put the rinds in to soak.

3. Add cherry juice.
   For sweet, start with half the juice in the container and add to taste
   For more tart, start with about a quarter of the juice and go from there.

4. Stir together the ingredients, SLOWLY, so as not to agitate the Soda fizz too much. Add the rest of the soda, and a few ice cubes.

5. Add a drink umbrella or martini sword through your cherry fruit to top off the drink and complete the picture.
   (drink retains all its yummy goodness without the novelty fruit spear)

Tips & Warnings

• If you would like to go beyond the basic Cherry Limeade, try adding different flavors of Frozen Sherbet. One scoop makes a great float.
• Adding Vodka or Tequila can easily turn this childhood favorite into more adult fare.