Yard House Cherry Limeade Recipe
Make this Yard House Cherry Limeade Recipe at home with fresh lime juice, lemon-lime soda, and grenadine for a bright, fizzy drink that tastes like a restaurant favorite. This easy cherry limeade comes together in about 10 minutes, then chills until perfectly cold. I love serving it over crushed ice with lime wedges and maraschino cherries for that classic Yard House-style finish. Pair it with burgers, sandwiches, grilled chicken, or fries when you want a refreshing drink to round out your meal.
Ingredients
- 1 2-liter bottle lemon-lime soda, chilled
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- Grenadine to taste
- Crushed ice for serving
- Lime wedges or slices for garnish
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
- Straws for serving
Instructions
- Step 1 - Combine the Lemon-Lime Soda and Lime Juice: Pour the chilled lemon-lime soda into a large pitcher. Add 1 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice and stir gently to combine without losing too much carbonation.
- Step 2 - Add the Grenadine: Pour grenadine into the pitcher to give the cherry limeade its cherry flavor and sweet finish. Stir gently until the grenadine is evenly distributed throughout the drink.
- Step 3 - Chill the Cherry Limeade: Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and chill the cherry limeade for a couple of hours. This gives the drink plenty of time to become thoroughly cold before serving.
- Step 4 - Fill the Glasses With Crushed Ice: When you are ready to serve, fill each glass all the way to the top with crushed ice. The crushed ice is an important part of the drink because it keeps the cherry limeade extra cold and gives it the classic drive-in-style presentation.
- Step 5 - Pour the Cherry Limeade: Pour the chilled cherry limeade over the crushed ice in each glass, leaving enough room for the garnishes.
- Step 6 - Garnish and Serve: Top each glass with a lime wedge or slice and a maraschino cherry. Add a straw and serve immediately while the drink is cold and fizzy.