Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe

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This copycat recipe for Sonic’s Cherry Limeade is a must have drink to help beat the heat this summer! It’s fizzy, light, non-alcoholic and refreshing. Made with lemon-lime soda (Sprite), grenadine, ice and garnished with lime slices and maraschino cherries. It’s the most delicious way to cool off all summer long. While you’re making cold drinks, try another favorite from Sonic, Ocean Water!

Why You’ll Love My Favorite Copycat Recipe

If you have never had a Cherry Limeade from Sonic Drive-in before (or experienced happy hour there), then you are totally missing out. It is at the top of my list for favorite drinks. It is made with lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7-UP), lime juice, ice and grenadine (made from pomegranates). Garnish with a slice of lime or two and a maraschino cherry.

Ingredients Needed For Sonic Cherry Limeade

Here’s everything you need to make the perfect drink to sip on a hot day!

• Lemon-lime soda: Use Sprite or 7-UP, diet if you prefer. I used Sprite Zero.
• Fresh lime juice: Adds a tart and refreshing lime flavor.
• Grenadine: This cherry syrup brings the sweet cherry flavor.
• Maraschino cherries: From a jar of maraschino cherries, for garnish.
• Fresh Lime wedges: For extra lime zest and garnish.
• Ice: Pebble ice (for the full Sonic experience) or crushed ice for best results.

Variations

• Diet Cherry Limeade: Use diet lemon-lime soda for a lower calorie, diet friendly version.
• Cherry Lemonade: Swap lime juice with lemon juice.
• Alcoholic Twist: Add a splash of vodka for a grown-up version.
• Simple Syrup: Substitute grenadine with simple syrup and maraschino cherry juice.

How to Make Sonic Cherry Limeade

Making this Cherry Limeade is really simple, but full recipe details and measurements are found below in the printable recipe card.

1. Combine Ingredients

Combine lemon-lime soda, grenadine and lime juice together into a large pitcher.

2. Pour + Serve

Pour into glasses over ice (I prefer pebble ice). Garnish with a lime wedge or two and cherries, if desired.

Storing Leftover Sonic Cherry Limeade

Store leftover drink in the fridge for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Be aware that the carbonation in the soda will diminish over time. You can also use the leftovers to make a slushy or popsicles. 

Make It Ahead of Time

Like most drinks, it’s best when consumed quickly after mixing up, but can be made up to a day ahead of time and kept in the fridge.

Love Cherry Limeade? Try These Other Summery Drinks:

Looking for more favorite drink recipes? Here are some of my favorite drink recipes for those hot summer days when you need something refreshing and delicious.

• Blackberry Lemonade
• Non Alcoholic Pina Coladas
• Strawberry Limeade
• Non-Alcoholic Moscow Mule (Ginger Beer Mocktail)
• Mojito Mocktails
• Homemade Fruit Punch
• Frozen Lemonade
• Aperol Spritz

This Sonic Cherry Limeade copycat recipe is a simple recipe that brings the taste of your favorite Sonic drink right to your kitchen. Whether you’re enjoying it by the pool, serving it at a BBQ, or simply craving a refreshing drink, this easy cherry limeade recipe is the perfect way to cool down. The recipe card is below! Have a great day, friends! 🙂

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