If you’re a Sonic Cherry Limeade fan, listen up! This homemade Cherry Limeade recipe is the real deal — no drive-through necessary. Learn how to make your own limeade, a fresh cherry syrup and more to make this summer drink.
Make the Cherry Syrup
1 Warm the water and sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved.
2 Add the halved cherries, and steep for an hour at room temperature.
3 Transfer to a mason jar and store in the fridge.
4 Don’t forget to keep the cherries in the syrup—they make a great garnish!
Make the Cherry Limeade
6 Pour the lemon lime soda, lime juice and cherry syrup over crushed ice.
7 Stir until combined.
8 Top with a cherry (fresh or one of the ones from the cherry syrup) and a lime wedge.
9 Enjoy immediately!
