Cherry Limeade

This simple and delicious Cherry Limeade is a perfect summer drink! Great with vodka or your favorite alcohol for a fun and fruity cocktail!


Cherry Limeade in a tall clear glass with a handle.


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Cherry Limeade in a glass with a dark wooden background.


This recipe was photographed and updated 1/2024.


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If you're a fan of Sonic Cherry Limeade, skip the drive thru and try making this version at home! It's ready in 5 minutes, so refreshing and perfect when it's hot outside!


We also love these refreshing non-alcoholic drinks to help us cool down! Try this Strawberry Agua Fresca or this Sorbet Punch!


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freshly squeezed lime juice in a clear bowl.


You can add or substitute with these ingredients:


  • use sparkling water instead of lemon lime soda
  • use ginger ale instead of lemon lime soda
  • use key limes instead of regular


Recipe tips:

  • This can be made ahead in a pitcher and refrigerated for up to 30 minutes before serving. 
  • If you're making a big batch, this electric citrus juicer makes juicing the limes so much faster!


Cherry Limeade in a clear glass.
Yield 1 drink
Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads
Prep time
5 Min
Total time
5 Min

Cherry Limeade

Ingredients

  • ice
  • 2 tablespoons grenadine
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • lemon lime soda
  • maraschino cherries for garnish, optional
  • lime slices for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Place ice in a tall glass. Add in grenadine and lime juice. Pour in lemon lime soda. Stir gently to combine.
  2. Garnish with maraschino cherries and lime slice, if desired.

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Comments

  1. I did a drink this time around too! I'm all for Lime-Lemony drinks and I never thought of pairing it with cherry! The weather here is terrible and I'll be making this drink soon!

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  2. The addition of the cherries is great! This sounds so perfect for the warmer weather we start to get now - this recipe and my balcony are calling my name :)

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  3. Isn't it amazing how easy this is to make. I can't tell you how much money I wasted at Sonic before I decided to make my own.

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    1. Oh my gosh, SO easy! I've never eaten at Sonic before, but so glad this can be homemade!

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  4. YUM! this sounds so good... and I have all the ingredients.. Now for the weather to cooperate so I can make it...Pinning

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  5. This makes is a great drink for summer! Nice SRS pick!

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  6. I'm so glad you loved the cherry limeade! And I really like your idea of more cherries-less sugar, I will have to try that next time I make this. Thanks!!

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    1. Thanks so much for having such a great recipe on your blog. We loved it! :)

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  7. That looks so refreshing, Sheena! We don't have Sonic in Canada, but I keep seeing their commercial almost daily so I can't wait to try this :)

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  8. I so need to try this, Sheena! I love Cherry Limeade at Sonic and this would be so much cheaper! Pinned to try!

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    1. Thanks so much for sharing at last week's All my Bloggy Friends - Linda and I look forward to seeing what you share this week! :)

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  9. This sounds perfect for the crazy summer heat we're facing at the moment. Yummy flavors. Great pick for SRS.

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  10. So refreshing, yum!
    We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
    Two Girls and a Party
    Live every Wednesday to Sunday. Hosted by:
    Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life
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    We hope to see you there!

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  11. Hi! Visiting from Whimsey Wed. This looks awesome! I love Cherry Limeade. Pinned to try this summer and now following on Bloglovin'
    ~Jackie @ The Non-Martha Momma

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    1. So glad you stopped by! Stopping by to check out your blog and follow via Bloglovin too :)

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  12. I like limeades - they're perfect for this warmer weather!

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  13. Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day Weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  14. I must try this!!!! Next time you are here??? :)

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