Vodka Cherry Limeade Recipe

Make this quick and easy Vodka Cherry Limeade at home! A sweet and tart drink that’s perfect for parties or relaxing evenings.

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A glass of iced red cherry drink garnished with a lime wedge sits on a white surface, surrounded by fresh cherries, a red straw, and a green-checkered cloth with a bottle of liquid in the background.

This Vodka Cherry Limeade recipe is one you’ll want to sip again and again.

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Sweet cherries blend with tangy lime and a splash of soda for a fizzy, flavorful drink that’s both easy and fun to make at home.

With simple ingredients and a quick shake, you’ll have a drink that looks as good as it tastes.

Top-down view of ingredients on a marble surface: club soda, limeade, vodka, sugar, fresh cherries in a bowl, and a halved lime, each item labeled with text.

Table of Contents

1 🍒 Ingredients
2 Substitutions
3 👩🏼‍🍳 Step by Step Instructions
4 🫙 Storing Instructions
5 🙋🏻‍♀️ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
6 🍸 More Cocktail Recipes You’d Like
7 😋 Hungry for More
8 Vodka Cherry Limeade

🍒 Ingredients

Fresh cherries
Sugar
Lime wedge
Vodka
Limeade (or lemonade)
Club soda
Ice

Substitutions

✔️ No fresh cherries? Thaw frozen ones and use this recipe as normal.

✔️ Instead of sugar, consider a splash of simple syrup.

✔️ If you don’t have limeade, juice 1 lime and adjust with sugar. Or swap out for lemonade.

✔️ Don’t have a cocktail shaker? Simply mix in a regular glass. It’ll still be just as delicious.

Four photos show steps of making cherry puree: top left, pitting cherries; top right, pitted cherries in a small blender; bottom left, blender closed and cherries being chopped; bottom right, blended cherry puree.

👩🏼‍🍳 Step by Step Instructions

Wash and pit the cherries using a straw or cherry pitter, then discard the pits.
Blend the cherries and sugar in a blender or food processor until smooth and the skin is finely chopped.

Four-step collage showing a cocktail being made: ice and fruit in a shaker, liquid being poured in, contents mixed, and a hand holding the closed shaker with the ingredients combined.

In a cocktail shaker, add ice and the cherry purée.
Squeeze in the lime wedge and pour in the vodka, limeade (or lemonade), and club soda.
Secure the lid and shake well. Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnish with extra lime slices or cherries. Sip and enjoy!

A tall glass filled with a pink cherry drink, ice cubes, and a lime wedge on the rim, sits on a marble surface. Nearby are fresh cherries, a glass bottle of liquid, a red straw, and a green checkered cloth.

🫙 Storing Instructions

This cocktail is best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare the cherry purée in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, just shake it with vodka, limeade, and soda for a quick and easy drink.

🙋🏻‍♀️ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I make this cocktail without alcohol?

Yes! Simply leave out the vodka and add more limeade or soda for a tasty mocktail version.

What can I use instead of fresh cherries?

Frozen cherries work perfectly. Just thaw them before blending.

Can I substitute limeade with lemonade?

Absolutely. Lemonade will give the drink a slightly different, sweeter flavor but still taste delicious. Another idea is to omit the sugar, lemonade, and club soda in this recipe and use 1 cup of lemon soda.

A tall glass filled with a red, iced cherry drink garnished with a lime wedge and two red straws. Fresh cherries are scattered on a white marble surface with a green checkered cloth in the background.

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This Vodka Cherry Limeade recipe is the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and refreshing fizz. It’s quick to make, easy to customize, and guaranteed to impress your guests. Next time you need a crowd-pleasing drink, this cocktail will be your go-to. Cheers!

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Vodka Cherry Limeade

Make this quick and easy Vodka Cherry Limeade at home! A sweet and tart drink that’s perfect for parties or relaxing evenings.

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Course: Adult Drink

Cuisine: American/ Mexican

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 225kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

Instructions

Wash and pit the cherries with a straw or cherry pitter. Discard the pits.
Add the cherries and sugar to a food processor or blender.
Blend until smooth.
To a shaker, add ice and the cherry puree.
Then squeeze in the lime wedge and add in the vodka, limeade (or lemonade), and club soda.
Add the lid and shake well and strain over fresh ice into a glass of choice.
Garnish with additional lime slices or cherries and enjoy.

Notes

To Make a Pitcher:

72 cherries (or 1 lb)
¼ cup sugar
12 lime wedges
1 ½ cup vodka
4 ½ cup limeade
4 ½ cup club soda

What is I don’t have a shaker? You can add all ingredients to the glass and stir well, the cherry puree will just be thicker/have more of the cherry skin in it but still taste great.

Can I make this cocktail without alcohol? Yes! Simply leave out the vodka and add more limeade or soda for a tasty mocktail version.

What can I use instead of fresh cherries? Frozen cherries work perfectly. Just thaw them before blending.

Can I substitute limeade with lemonade? Absolutely. Lemonade will give the drink a slightly different, sweeter flavor but still taste delicious. Another idea is to omit the sugar, lemonade, and club soda, and use ¾ cup lemon soda instead.