Copycat Sonic Cherry Limeade
Copycat Sonic Cherry Limeade is a refreshing homemade drink that captures the essence of summer with its delightful sweet-tart flavor. This fizzy beverage combines freshly squeezed lime juice and rich cherry syrup with sparkling water, making it perfect for warm days by the pool or lively backyard parties. With just a few simple ingredients, you can recreate this iconic drink and enjoy a taste of nostalgia in every sip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (1 cup per serving) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 fresh limes (juiced, approximately ½ cup)
- 1 cup cherry syrup
- 4 cups sparkling water
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Fresh cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Juice the fresh limes to yield about ½ cup of juice, straining out any seeds.
- In a large pitcher, mix the lime juice with the cherry syrup until well blended.
- Slowly add the sparkling water to the mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Fill tall glasses halfway with ice cubes and pour the limeade over the ice.
- Garnish with fresh cherries if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg