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Boozy Cherry Limeade
Homemade boozy cherry limeade is such a fun summer cocktail! Full of tart, fresh squeezed lime juice, sweet cherries, and vodka!
Course
Cocktails
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
1
cocktail
Calories
245
kcal
Author
Kyleigh Sage
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
1
cup
water
1
cup
granulated sugar
leftover lime peels
Cherry Limeade
2
ounces
vodka
2
ounces
lime juice
1
ounce
simple syrup
1
ounce
maraschino cherry juice
substitute grenadine
2
ounces
lemon lime soda
substitute soda water or seltzer
Garnish
lime slices
cherries
Instructions
Simple Syrup
Add the sugar, water, and leftover lime peels to a small saucepan over medium heat.
Stir until sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and strain out the lime peels. Let cool completely to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Cherry Limeade
Fill a tall glass with ice and set aside.
Add the vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, and maraschino cherry juice to a cocktail mixing glass and stir to combine.
Pour over ice and then top with soda. Garnish with lime slices and cherries!
Optional: blend up with ice for a fun frozen cocktail!
Nutrition
Serving:
1
|
Calories:
245
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
31
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
24
mg
|
Potassium:
85
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
27
g
|
Vitamin A:
28
IU
|
Vitamin C:
17
mg
|
Calcium:
13
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg