Homemade Cherry Limeade (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1¼ cup granulated sugar.
02 - 1¼ cup fresh lime juice.
03 - 1 (16 oz) jar maraschino cherries with juice.
04 - 2 liter lemon-lime soda.
05 - ½ cup cherry juice, tart or regular.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat lime juice and sugar in small saucepan over low heat. Stir until sugar melts and mixture becomes syrupy.
02 - Remove from heat and let syrup cool completely.
03 - Pour syrup into pitcher. Add cherries, soda and cherry juice.
04 - Stir and serve over ice. Optionally garnish with lime and mint.

# Notes:

01 - Can mix cherries and syrup ahead for stronger flavor.
02 - Add soda just before serving for maximum fizz.
03 - Can be made night before and still stays bubbly.

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