The Drive-In Cherry Limeade Cocktail

Name: The Drive-In Cherry Limeade Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 oz cherry vodka or regular vodka; 1 oz fresh lime juice; 1/2 oz grenadine; 3-4 oz lemon-lime soda; Ice; Maraschino cherry and lime slice for garnish

A nostalgic cherry-limeade cocktail with vodka, fresh lime, and a splash of lemon-lime soda.

Total time

5 min

Serves

1

Difficulty

Medium

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As seen on Episode 262

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Essentials · serves 1

1.5 oz cherry vodka or regular vodka 1 oz fresh lime juice 1/2 oz grenadine 3-4 oz lemon-lime soda Ice Maraschino cherry and lime slice for garnish

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The preparation

4 steps, about 5 minutes start to finish.

01
Fill a glass with ice.
02
Combine vodka, lime juice, and grenadine in the glass.
03
Top with lemon-lime soda and stir gently.
04
Garnish with a maraschino cherry and lime slice.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Use fresh-squeezed lime rather than bottled, since it carries the whole tart side of the drink. Stir gently after adding the soda so you don't knock the fizz out.”

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