Cherry Limeade Recipe
Absolut Lime, Luxardo Cherry Liquor, Lime Juice, Cherry Syrup
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Cocktail
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Combine ingredients
In a cocktail shaker filled with a few ice cubes, add 2 oz Absolut Lime vodka, 0.5 oz Luxardo Cherry Liqueur, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz cherry syrup, and 0.25 oz simple syrup (use only if you want extra sweetness).
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Shake
Shake the mixture vigorously for about 10–12 seconds until well chilled (shaker becomes cold to the touch).
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Strain and top
Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over the ice. Top with 2 oz club soda or sparkling water and gently stir once with a bar spoon to combine without flattening the bubbles.
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Adjust sweetness/acidity
Taste and adjust: add an extra 0.25 oz cherry syrup if you want it sweeter or another 0.25 oz lime juice if you want it tarter; briefly stir to incorporate.
Garnish & Serve
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Garnish the drink with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim and drop a Luxardo or maraschino cherry into the glass. Optionally add a small sprig of mint or a pinch of lime zest on top for aroma.
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Serve immediately with a straw. Provide a small spoon or stirrer if the guest wants to mix the cherry syrup settled at the bottom.
