Cherry limeade is a summer staple at our house and this cherry limeade recipe cannot be beat!
During the summer, Sarah and I both sound like broken records complaining about the heat! Even though we live across the country from each other, we both live where it is scorching HOT. Because of that, we love trading drink recipes, see all our favorites here– and this cherry limeade is at the tippy top of my list this year!
Cherry Limeade
Why is this cherry limeade recipe the best? Well, it is easy, cheap to make, and I’ve never met anyone who didn’t completely obsess over it. That it is the world’s best cherry limeade is no exaggeration… in my humble opinion. ;)
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I first fell in love with cherry limeade after I had Sonic’s classic rendition, so I knew I had to make a copycat version for myself!
Is there soda in Sonic Cherry Limeade?
Yup! Sonic makes their cherry limeade by mixing Sprite with cherries and their juices just like this recipe!
If you love mixed soda drinks as much as we do you will love this Dirty Dr. Pepper, or this Raspberry Dream or our yummy Homemade Martinelli’s copycat!
I am kind of a freak about pebble ice (I love it so much!) so when I am in charge of the beverage on any special occasion I jump at the chance to buy a bag from the local gas station! But it is definitely not a mandatory ingredient, just a fun one! Someday I want to buy this pebble ice machine… someday!
This recipe was originally adapted from this recipe but it was just WAY too tart for me, hence the changes! If you like a super tart limeade then you will definitely want to check out the original variation though!
How to make Cherry Limeade:
Check out the video in the recipe card to show you just how quick it is to whip together!
If you try this recipe we would love it if you left a positive review! They mean the world to us.
The World’s Best Cherry Limeade
Video
Ingredients
- 1 can frozen limeade concentrate any brand
- 1 2 liter bottle of Sprite or equivalent soda
- 1 10 oz jar maraschino cherries with juice
- 1 lime
- pebble ice optional
Instructions
- Chill all ingredients in fridge until cool.
- Slowly pour Sprite, melty limeade and cherries into a large pitcher and mix slowly to preserve carbonation.
- Fill glasses with pebble ice, then pour in your limeade.
- Slice limes to garnish, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
No better way to cool off on a hot summer afternoon then this sweet limeade recipe! Your taste buds will thank you!
xo,
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This post was originally published July 6th, 2015 and has been updated.
I just purchased a Hawaiian shaved ice machine…gonna grind up some “snow” and put that in with my drink….yum!
Wow that sounds delicious! Great idea!
How much does this actually make?
Could you send me the exact measurements for one gallon? 💕😇
This is so yummy! obviously a huge hit with my kids! great summer refreshment for bbq’s.
Yes! The perfect thing for any hot summer day! Thanks so much Krissy!
This is so nice and refreshing, especially for Texas summers.
Amen to that! Thanks Stacie!
This is one of our favorite drinks at Sonic! Now I can save some money and make it at home! Thanks so much for the recipe!
Yes!!! My kids like this one even better :)
My all time favorite drink! Looks awesome!
Thank you so much!
I LOVE cherry limeade and I just love how easy this is to make!
Yay! I’m so glad you love it!
a well earned five stars
Haha, thank you!
yum. indeed the worlds best.