Classic Cherry Limeade
Here's our take on that classic summer favorite. Refreshing and fun!
Equipment
- Small saucepan for the simple syrup
- Muddler
- Sieve
Ingredients
- To make a basic simple syrup:
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 22 to 24 fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup fresh pitted cherries
- ½ cup simple syrup
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, about 5 to 6 limes
- ½ cup black cherry juice
- 2 tablespoons maraschino juice
- ½ cup club soda
- Ice for for serving, preferably for crushed
- maraschino cherries for serving
Instructions
- Combine the mint leaves and the pitted cherries in the bottom of a pitcher. Muddle together, crushing the cherries with the mint.
- Add the simple syrup along with the lime juice and cherry juice. Stir to mix.
- Pour over a sieve or strainer to remove the crushed fruit. Pour the cherry limeade over two tall glasses filled with crushed ice, leaving room to top with the club soda.
- Add ¼ cup club soda to each glass. Stir to combine, top with a fresh cherry and serve!
Notes
The recipe for simple syrup makes a batch, about 2 to 2-½ cups and keeps well refrigerated, perfect for sweet iced tea, cocktails or cold drinks. If you want a smaller batch, you can easily cut the recipe in half.