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Cherry Limeade – Easy Drink Recipes for Summer

If I could bottle up summer and pour it over ice, this Cherry Limeade would be it. It’s fizzy, it’s tart, and it’s sweet in that way that makes your mouth pucker just a little—like a friendly smack of sunshine. And yes, it’s absolutely as good as it sounds. I started making this one afternoon when we had a few too many cherries in the fridge and an emergency-level shortage of anything refreshing. The combo of cherry juice, lime, and that bubbly fizz from soda was a total hit. You could say it saved us from melting into the patio furniture. This recipe is perfect for BBQs, baby showers, or just because you need something with more personality than plain water. It’s low-effort, crowd-pleasing, and hits that sweet-spot of flavor and fun. The best part? You can tweak it—more lime, less sweet, a splash of something extra if you're feeling it. You’re in charge, I’m just handing you the glass.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keywords: cherry limeade recipe, easy drink recipes, easy recipes for summer, quick and easy recipes, refreshing drink recipes, summer drink recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 4 glasses
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cherry juice or cherry concentrate
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2–3 limes)
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 3 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh lime slices and cherries, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill a pitcher halfway with ice. You want your drink cold from the start.
  2. Add cherry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Give it a quick stir to mix.
  3. Top it all off with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda. Stir gently to keep the fizz alive.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness. This is your drink, your rules.
  5. Pour into glasses, garnish with lime slices and cherries, and sip like it's summer every day.