Sparkling Cherry Limeade

(from nmgresearch’s recipe box)

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

Source: Southern Living

Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 8 people

Categories: BEVERAGES

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

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

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

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