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Several glasses of cherry limeade soda, garnished with a fresh cherry, lime wedge, and green and white striped straw.

Homemade Cherry Limeade (Cherry Lime Soda)

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Make homemade Cherry Limeade! This tasty cherry lime soda is like homemade version of the Sonic drink. It's sweet and tart, with a creamy finish. Made with real ingredients.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 14
Author Elizabeth

Equipment

Ingredients

Cherry Limeade Syrup

  • 8 Ounces Fresh or Frozen Cherries pitted
  • Zest and Juice of 4 Limes
  • ½ Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Organic Cane Sugar OR Agave OR Maple Syrup
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste

For Soda

  • Cherry Limeade Syrup
  • Sparkling Water
  • Ice
  • Fresh Cherries
  • Lime Wedges

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan heat the cherries, lime juice and zest, and sugar over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture bubbles slightly.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Let cool completely.
  • Strain through a fine mesh strainer.
  • For soda, serve 1-2 ounces of syrup over ice. Fill the glass with sparkling water. Then top with a cherry, lime wedge, and a striped straw!