Spiked Cherry Limeade
A refreshing and vibrant drink that brings together fresh cherries and zesty lime, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup Lime juice
- 1/2 cup Sugar or simple syrup
- 4 cups Club soda or sparkling water
- 1 cup Vodka or rum (optional)
- 2 Lime slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries: Start by pitting and roughly chopping your cherries.
- Make the cherry mixture: In a bowl, combine the chopped cherries with sugar (or simple syrup) and a splash of lime juice. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Blend the cherry-lime mixture: Transfer the mix to a blender, add more lime juice, and blend until smooth.
- Combine the mixture with fizz: In a pitcher, combine the cherry-lime puree with club soda. Stir gently to combine.
- Add your spirit: Pour in your choice of vodka or rum and mix well.
- Taste & adjust: Taste the mixture and add more lime juice or sweetener if needed.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour your Spiked Cherry Limeade over the top. Garnish with a lime slice.
Notes
For a festive touch, rim glasses with sugar and serve in mason jars. For variations, consider adding strawberries or herbs for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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