3 Ingredient Cherry Limeade Recipe
Beat the heat with a Cherry Limeade Recipe, a sparkling, nonalcoholic drink made with just three ingredients: maraschino cherries, frozen limeade concentrate, and Sprite. This vibrant Summer Drink is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, delivering a sweet-tart fizz that everyone loves. Quick to mix and beautifully garnished, it’s a standout among drink recipes nonalcoholic. Make this Limeade Recipe for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing beverage that screams summer!
Ingredients
For the Limeade:
- 1 10 oz jar maraschino cherries, juice reserved
- 1 12 oz can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
- 1 2-liter bottle Sprite or 7UP, chilled
For Serving & Garnish:
- 3 limes thinly sliced
- Maraschino cherries from the jar
- Ice
Instructions
- Extract Cherry Juice: Drain 1 (10 oz) jar of maraschino cherries over a bowl to collect the juice, saving the cherries for garnish. Pour the juice into a large punch bowl or drink dispenser.
- Combine Base Ingredients: Add 1 (12 oz) thawed frozen limeade concentrate to the cherry juice. Stir until fully blended.
- Add Sparkle: Slowly pour in 1 (2-liter) bottle of chilled Sprite or 7UP, stirring gently to combine while preserving the fizz.
- Garnish and Serve: Fill the punch bowl with ice, then add 3 sliced limes and a handful of reserved maraschino cherries. For individual servings, pour over ice-filled glasses and garnish with a lime slice and cherry for a vibrant Summer Drink.
Notes
- Keep It Cold: Chill Sprite and cherry juice beforehand for an icy Limeade Recipe.
- Serve Immediately: Mix just before serving to maintain the bubbly texture in this Summer Drink.
- Stir Carefully: Gentle mixing preserves carbonation in drink recipes nonalcoholic.
- Enhance with Garnishes: Fresh limes and cherries boost flavor and aesthetics.
- Taste Test: Adjust with extra limeade concentrate for a tarter Cherry Limeade Recipe if desired.