Cherry Limeade

By á-23189

Ingredients

• 1 (6-ounce) jar maraschino cherries with stems
• 1 (6-ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed and undiluted
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups lime-flavored or plain sparkling water, chilled
• Lime slices (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Drain cherries, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Set aside 8 cherries, reserving remaining cherries for another use.

Combine 1/3 cup cherry juice, the limeade concentrate, and 1 cup water in a pitcher. Cover and chill thoroughly.

Just before serving, stir in sparkling water. Serve with cherries over crushed ice. Garnish with lime slices, if desired.