Sparkling Cherry Limeade Recipe

By sandy_h

From Southern Living

Add a little tequila and a splash of orange liqueur for a margarita-inspired sparkling cocktail.

Ingredients

• 1 1 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
• 1 1 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
• 1 1 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
• Margarita salt (optional)
• Margarita salt (optional)
• Margarita salt (optional)
• 1 1 can 1 (12-oz) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
• 1 1 can 1 (12-oz) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
• 1 1 can 1 (12-oz) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
• 3 1/2 3 1/2 1/2 cups cold water
• 3 1/2 3 1/2 1/2 cups cold water
• 3 1/2 3 1/2 1/2 cups cold water
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup liquid from jarred red maraschino cherries
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup liquid from jarred red maraschino cherries
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup liquid from jarred red maraschino cherries
• 2 2 2 cups sparkling water
• 2 2 2 cups sparkling water
• 2 2 2 cups sparkling water
• Garnishes: lime slices, maraschino cherries
• Garnishes: lime slices, maraschino cherries
• Garnishes: lime slices, maraschino cherries

Preparation

Step 1

Rub rims of 8 chilled glasses with lime wedges, and dip rims in salt to coat, if desired.

Stir together limeade concentrate and 3 1/2 cups cold water; add liquid from maraschino cherries

Fill prepared glasses with ice. Pour limeade mixture into glasses, filling each two-thirds full; add sparkling water to fill.

Note: Recipe was tested with San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water