Cherry Limeade Sparkling Drink (Print)

Sweet cherry and tart lime meet fizz in a cool, colorful drink perfect for any sunny day gathering.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 240 ml fresh lime juice
02 - 240 ml cherry juice
03 - 120 ml simple syrup
04 - 480 ml sparkling water
05 - 120 ml crushed ice

→ Garnish

06 - Lime slices
07 - Cherries

# Steps:

01 - Collect fresh limes, cherry juice, simple syrup, sparkling water, crushed ice, lime slices, and cherries for garnish.
02 - Use a juicer to extract 240 ml fresh lime juice from limes.
03 - Pour the fresh lime juice and cherry juice into a large pitcher or mixing container.
04 - Add simple syrup to the pitcher, adjusting according to your preferred sweetness.
05 - Stir the lime juice, cherry juice, and simple syrup together until well combined.
06 - Carefully pour sparkling water into the pitcher, preserving as much carbonation as possible.
07 - Lightly stir to blend the sparkling water with the juice mixture while maintaining the drink’s fizz.
08 - Add crushed ice and stir briefly to chill and distribute the ice evenly.
09 - Pour into glasses, ensuring each glass receives some crushed ice.
10 - Place a lime slice on each glass rim and drop in a cherry for garnish.
11 - Serve immediately for the most refreshing experience.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Use freshly squeezed lime juice for optimal flavor; avoid bottled varieties for best results.
02 - Adjust simple syrup according to the sweetness of your cherry juice and personal preference.
03 - Slowly add sparkling water to control the level of fizz; alternatively, substitute with club soda.
04 - Crushed ice enhances the texture, but regular cubes may be used if preferred.
05 - For variation, add a splash of grenadine or substitute alternative berries for the cherries.

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