Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe

If you love refreshing tangy drinks then you will love making this Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe. This copycat recipe is one to whip at a party as you can easily make it in bulk.

This drink is perfect for a hot summer day or any time you want something refreshing to sip on.

Let’s dive into how you can make this refreshing drink at home!

Why Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe is Great

This Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe is great because it’s very refreshing and super easy to make.

It’s a drink that is amazing for hot days, combining sweet cherry syrup with tangy lime juice to create a tasty fizzy drink that kids and adults will love.

I personally love this drink because it’s versatile, if you want it to be sweet or tart you can easily change the ingredients, also you can turn this drink into a boozy one easily.

What You Need to Make Sonic Cherry Limeade

  • Fresh Lime Juice
  • Cherry Syrup
  • Sparkling Water
  • Simple Syrup
  • Ice Cubes

Kitchen Equipment

  • Juicer or Citrus Reamer
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Pitcher
  • Stirring Spoon
  • Glasses

How to Make Sonic Cherry Limeade

  1. Squeeze fresh limes until you have about 1 cup of lime juice.
  2. In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of cherry syrup with 1 cup of lime juice.
  3. Stir it well so the cherry syrup mixes with the lime juice.
  4. If you like your drink sweeter, add ½ cup of simple syrup.
  5. Pour in 2 cups of sparkling water slowly.
  6. Put ice cubes in your glasses and pour the limeade over the ice.
  7. You can add a lime wedge or a cherry on top if you want.

What to Eat with Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe

Sonic Cherry Limeade is a tasty drink that goes well with lots of foods. It’s perfect with salty snacks like tortilla chips or pretzels.

You can also enjoy this drink with fried meals like the Chick Fil A Spicy Chicken Sandwich Recipe or Crispy Baked Chicken Wings. This refreshing drink will help you wash down those salty meals.

If you want you can really have this drink on any occasion it tastes great by itself, so don’t worry about pairing it with meals.

Tips

  • If you prefer the drink to be sweeter you can add more simple syrup.
  • If you don’t have cherry syrup on hand, you can use cherry juice or make your own syrup by cooking cherry juice with sugar.
  • You can add fresh cherries or berries to the drink which will add more flavor.
  • You can make an alcoholic version of this recipe by adding a dash of vodka or rum to the drink.

FAQ

Can I use bottled lime juice?

You can use bottled lime juice but fresh lime juice tastes much nicer and fresh, so I recommend using fresh limes.

Can I make this drink ahead of time?

You can easily make this drink beforehand and keep it in the fridge or freezer if you like. Make sure you add sparkling water before you serve it.

How can I make this drink for kids?

This drink is great for kids, if you like you can lower the amount of syrup you use so it’s not too unhealthy for the little ones.

What if I don’t like sparkling water?

If you don’t like sparkling water, feel free to use regular water or lemon-lime soda instead.

Wrapping Up

Making this tasty Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe at home is super easy and fun to make. It’s great for any occasion and party.

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Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe

Recipe by JuliaCourse: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking timeminutes
Calories

150

kcal
Total time

10

minutes

Use our Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe to create your own tasty cherry lime drink! It's easy to make and tastes just like the one from Sonic.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Lime Juice

  • Cherry Syrup

  • Sparkling Water

  • Simple Syrup

  • Ice Cubes

Directions

  • Squeeze fresh limes until you have about 1 cup of lime juice.
  • In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of cherry syrup with 1 cup of lime juice.
  • Stir it well so the cherry syrup mixes with the lime juice.
  • If you like your drink sweeter, add ½ cup of simple syrup.
  • Pour in 2 cups of sparkling water slowly.
  • Put ice cubes in your glasses and pour the limeade over the ice.
  • You can add a lime wedge or a cherry on top if you want.

Notes

  • If you prefer the drink to be sweeter you can add more simple syrup.
  • If you don’t have cherry syrup on hand, you can use cherry juice or make your own syrup by cooking cherry juice with sugar.
  • You can add fresh cherries or berries to the drink which will add more flavor.
  • You can make an alcoholic version of this recipe by adding a dash of vodka or rum to the drink.
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Julia
Julia

I create recipes almost every day, sometimes with a little help from my husband (who’s a great taste tester!). Oh, and did I mention I’m a mom of two awesome kids, Sofia and Noah? They love trying my new recipes and always push me to create more and experiment with new dishes.