Cherry limeade is lemonade’s sweetest competition.

Plus, it’s a drink the whole family can enjoy.

Learn how to make cherry limeade, a drink the whole family will love.

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What Is Cherry Limeade Made Of?

Cherry limeade is made from lemon-lime soda, lime juice, and maraschino cherries.

In this recipe, we add cherry juice to make it taste a bit more like real cherries.

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Why Is Cherry Limeade So Good?

Youll like cherry limeades if you like a sweet-and-sour fruity flavor combo.

These are super refreshing, especially when served ice on a hot day.

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Is Cherry Limeade Alcoholic?

But you could easily turn it into an adults-only alcoholic version by adding vodka or rum.

Or go with gin if you want to make it a bit floral.

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If needed, you could mix the other ingredients together and add the soda when ready to serve.

Pour over ice:

Serve over ice garnished with reserved maraschino cherries.

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Southern Living Cherry Limeade stirring together the lime juice, cherry juice, and fruit

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Southern Living Cherry Limeade pouring into a glass to serve

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