This Vodka Cherry Limeade Cocktail is a boozy twist on the favorite drink. Made with cherry syrup, fresh lime juice, and soda water, this easy cocktail recipe has a pleasantly sweet taste and balanced body.
In a medium saucepan, add water, organic cane sugar, and cherries. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat then lower to medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves into water.
Remove from heat once the cherries have released their juices and start to soften when gently pressed with a spoon. Allow syrup to cool completely to room temperature.
Strain simple syrup with a fine mesh sieve into a airtight container and discard solids or save them to use later.
Vodka Cherry Limeade
Place ice cubes in a rocks or old fashioned glass. Add cherry syrup, vodka, and lime juice to glass and stir. Top with soda water and garnish with cherries and a lime wheel or wedge.
Notes
To store: Keep extra cherry simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.