Copycat Sonic Cherry Limeade is super easy to make and always a hit! Sprite, cherry juice and limeade concentrate makes it amazing!
THE BEST CHERRY LIMEADE
A number of years ago, a friend got me hooked on the limeades from Sonic Drive-In. And since that day, I have never looked back. The only time I'll actually buy one these days though is when I can get them at half-price during their Happy Hour. The rest of the time, I just make them myself.
JUST LIKE SONIC - MAYBE BETTER!
This recipe is so ridiculously easy, I'm almost embarrassed to share it....almost. Now, I realize you can go to Wal-Mart and pick up some premade Cherry Limeade. And that stuff isn't half bad. But I prefer to make it myself because I can control the flavors more. And I just think it tastes a bit more like the one from Sonic.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)Sprite
frozen concentrate limeade
maraschino cherries
limes (for serving)
frozen concentrate limeade
maraschino cherries
limes (for serving)
HOW TO MAKE CHERRY LIMEADE:
In a large pitcher, combine Sprite...
...frozen limeade and the entire jar of maraschino cherries (including the syrup).
Mix slowly (so it doesn't bubble over.)
Pour over ice and add a wedge of lime.
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Copycat Sonic Cherry Limeade is super easy to make and always a hit! Sprite, cherry juice and limeade concentrate makes it amazing!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 185kcal
Ingredients
- 1 2 liter Sprite lemon-lime soda
- 1 (12 oz) can frozen concentrate limeade
- 1 (10 oz) jar of maraschino cherries
- 1-2 limes, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine Sprite, frozen limeade and the entire jar of maraschino cherries (including the syrup).
- Mix slowly
- Pour over ice and add a wedge of lime
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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Patricia
Super easy, tastes great! Perfect for a hot Summer day! YUM!!!
Dianna Stewart
Do you let the frozen limeade defrost before you mix it???
Annie
Made this - loved it!!
Dawn
Tried this and it was wonderful. If you are looking to save a few calories wal mart verision of crystal light in lime margarita and a splash of grenadine is really good.
Vicki
Instead of using the juice from your jar of cherries, you can buy bottles of just the cherry syrup. I've been doing this for years...add it to lots of different beverages....cherry always makes it yummier!
Marsha
AWESOME! Wish they made sugar free maraschino cherries and I'd be all set. I could drink a gallon of this by myself. Thanks so much for sharing.
Kristin
How easy! Thanks for sharing!
Jenna
One of my fave drinks as well, I am so going to try this, thanks for sharing!!
Heather
This looks divine and it's one of my favorite drinks of all time!
Hollie
Love Sonic's cherry-limeade... thanks for sharing your recipe!
Brittany
Looks so easy! Thanks
L.A.
Awesome! I think I will serve these at my upcoming engagement party!
rebecca
This looks so refreshing!
Laurie
Yum, thanks for sharing!
Elz
here from A Southern Fairytale. Cherry Limeade would go perfect with the Coconut Shrimp I posted. I'll have to make them together next time. Thanks for the recipe; it looks great!
Amy
This looks super delicious.Thanks for sharing....found you via 'Everyday moms meals'
Candace
Girl, you are going to be a hero in my house! Cherry Limeades are David's favorite and we have moved to a part of the country where there are no Sonics....anywhere! I'm going to the store in a little while so I am adding these ingredients to the list. It will be the perfect way to beat the heat this afternoon. Thank YOU!
Ang
My hubs always orders cherry limeades when we do fast food. Actually, he just got one today while we headed out to our house. And then left the drink on our unfinished floor board. 🙂 He would love it if I made this for him!
BreeAnna
Thank you so much for this! All the Sonic's in our area have closed and I have nothing to "scratch my cherry limeade itch." 🙂 This looks simple, easy and inexpensive. (Also, I must give a nod to your mason jar mugs.) 😉
Holly
Love this! Perfect and refreshing for this ridiculous heat were living in!!
Karen
The closest Sonic is almost an hour away- this recipe will come in handy. I love their cherry limeade! 🙂
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen
What a perfect drink for the insanely hot weather we are having - delicious!
Mary
Carolyn
Can you repeat the ingredients please? I didn't catch all of them....LOL jk Looks delish! We are a huge cherry-fan family, gonna whip this on out and blow their minds! =D
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Lilly
What a great easy all day limeade recipe!
scratch-made wife
Love, love, love Sonic's cherry limeade! And I'd love to make it at home rather than drive to Sonic to buy one ... and be tempted to get an order of tots. 😉
Christine's Pantry
Sounds great and refreshing. Thanks for sharing.
Annie Oakley's Kitchen
Well this is quite the coinkydink! We don't have any Sonic's where I live but on the way home from Rehoboth Beach on Monday my hubby insisted that we had to stop at a Sonic just for the Cherry Limeade. It was definitely worth the stop along with the chili cheese dog I got! I'm going to have to surprise him with this!
Ani
Yum! That sounds great! I'll have to try that sometime 🙂
janet@cupcakestocaviar
Sounds delicious! Tart, sweet and utterly refreshing! I love limeade so I will be trying this!
Kelly @ Eat Yourself Skinny
So cute and super delicious!! Love cherry limeaid!!
Rebecca @ A Dash of Thyme
Whoa! Serious ingredients! 😉 Love the simplicity of this! Will make it this weekend! YAY!
The Farmers Wife
Oh Yum!!! I love cherry limeades, I got hooked on them when I moved out here to AZ and my Hubby's family started taking me to Sonic with them. I never even thought to make them at home, I will have to surprise my In Laws with this sometime. They'll love it!
The Country Cook
Also, I always go with store brand when I can. Much cheaper that way!
The Country Cook
There was a comment on here earlier about how much I thought the price was per glass on this. Not sure what happened to the comment but at my Walmart, the Limeade costs $1.50 and the small jar of cherries cost me about $1.25. Assuming everyone drank about 16 oz., (4 servings), it would cost about .68 cents per glass. Obviously prices vary per region and if it is on sale or not. Hope that helps 🙂
Lorra
Thank you so much for this recipe! I moved to New York from the South 9 years ago only to find that the closest Sonic to me was in Ohio (at that time). Sonic is slowly making an appearance in New York now but the closest one is still a 2 hour drive, so for now I can make my own Cherry LimeAids Thank you Thank you!
The Country Cook
MaryAn - not sure what is going on. It is working for me. Let me see if anyone else is having problems.
Rose Petal Hollow
Sounds yummy. Your printable recipes aren't working today.
MaryAn
Siggy Spice
Now throw a little Bacardi Limon in there, and you have got yourself a par-tay! Is it bad I am talking about rum at 8:30 in the morning? Hmmm.....
Mama J
Oh I have such a secret love for maraschino cherries. I would keep a stash in the fridge when I was pregnant.