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The Best Cherry Limeade

Copycat Sonic Cherry Limeade is super easy to make and always a hit! Sprite, cherry juice and limeade concentrate makes it amazing!

A SUPER FLAVORFUL CHERRY LIMEADE RECIPE

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. Now, I make mine a bit different than many Cherry Limeade recipes and I think this really is the best version yet! Its perfect for gatherings and is a fun and refreshing summer drink!

a hand holding up a glass of cherry limeade.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How does Sonic make its Cherry Limeade?

Sonic mixes lime juice and cherry juice with Sprite.

Do I have to use Sprite?

No. You can use any lemon lime soda you prefer.

What can I substitute for the frozen limeade concentrate?

First of all, you can find the limeade concentrate in the frozen food section of your grocery store near the orange juice concentrate. If you can’t find it then you can purchase pre-made limeade and mix 2 cups of the pre-made limeade with the bottle of sprite and maraschino cherries.

a glass of cherry limeade with a red and white straw inside.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

  • Sprite
  • frozen concentrate limeade
  • maraschino cherries
  • limes (for serving)
a bottle of Sprite, maraschino cherries, frozen limeade concentrate and limes.

HOW TO MAKE CHERRY LIMEADE:

In a large pitcher pour in the Limeade concentrate.

frozen limeade concentrate in a pitcher.

Pour in sprite and maraschino cherries (including syrup.)

pouring Sprite in a pitcher with frozen limeade concentrate.

Stir mixture together (gently so it doesn’t bubble over.)

To serve, pour over ice and add a wedge of lime.

closeup overhead photo of cherry limeade in a glass.

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Cherry Limeade recipe

The Best Cherry Limeade

Copycat Sonic Cherry Limeade is super easy to make and always a hit! Sprite, cherry juice and limeade concentrate makes it amazing!
5 from 16 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 2 liter Sprite lemon-lime soda
  • 12 ounce can frozen concentrate limeade
  • 19 ounce 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
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Sodium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g

Nutritional Disclaimer

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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Originally published: July 2011
Updated and republished: May 2022

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40 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    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.

  2. 5 stars
    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!

  3. 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.