Vodka Cherry Limeade

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.

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

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Adult Drink

Cuisine: American/ Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 225kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

6 fresh cherries
1 teaspoon sugar
1 lime wedge
2 oz vodka
3 oz limeade (or lemonade)
3 oz club soda
Ice

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.

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