Cherry Limeade Crush Recipe

Chill glass

Place a highball or Collins glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill with ice while assembling ingredients so the finished drink stays cold.

If you don’t have crushed ice, place regular ice cubes in a resealable bag and bruise with a rolling pin or pulse in a blender until fine.

Fill the chilled glass about three-quarters full with crushed ice.

Add 2 oz vodka (Deep Eddie recommended) to the glass.

Pour in 0.75 oz fresh lime juice and 0.25 oz simple syrup. Simple syrup balances the tartness — if you prefer sweeter, increase to 0.5 oz.

Add 0.5 oz grenadine. Pour slowly so it sinks slightly for a layered look.

Top with 4 oz chilled Sprite. Pour gently to preserve some carbonation.

Gently stir once with a long bar spoon (1–2 full turns) to integrate without flattening the soda completely.

Thread 2 maraschino cherries on a cocktail pick and rest across the rim or drop them into the drink.

Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim and optionally a small mint sprig for aroma. Serve immediately with a straw.