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Lay Down a Picnic Blanket and Sip on a Sweet Beverage
Sweet Beverage: Salty snacks and savory sandwiches may fill you up at your next springtime picnic, but no family trip to the park is complete without a sweet, refreshing drink to wash it all down. This Picnic Cherry Limeade is made easily from the comfort of home before being transported (in a non-spill container, of course) to the picnic table or blanket.
Last Updated on May 21, 2026 by Daily News Staff
Lay Down a Picnic Blanket and Sip on a Sweet Beverage
(Feature Impact) Salty snacks and savory sandwiches may fill you up at your next springtime picnic, but no family trip to the park is complete without a sweet, refreshing drink to wash it all down. Stay cool and keep the fun going with a light sip that showcases the taste of the season.
This Picnic Cherry Limeade is easy to make from the comfort of home before being transported (in a non-spill container, of course) to the picnic table or blanket. Just don’t forget the cups and ice.
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Picnic Cherry Limeade
Recipe adapted from “Southern Living”
Total time: 5 minutes
Servings: 10
- 1 jar (10 ounces) whole red maraschino cherries, chilled
- 6 limes, divided
- 1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda, chilled
- 1/2 cup tart cherry juice, chilled
- Drain maraschino cherries, reserving syrup. Set whole cherries aside.
- Juice four limes to yield 1/2 cup juice; thinly slice remaining limes.
- In large pitcher, stir cherry syrup, lime juice, soda and tart cherry juice. Add lime slices.
- Transfer to container with tight-fitting lid for transport. Serve over ice and garnish with reserved whole cherries.
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