Description
A refreshing and vibrant Vodka Cherry Limeade cocktail featuring layers of vanilla cherry syrup, lime-flavored soda, and vodka, beautifully garnished with fresh lime slices and maraschino cherries. Perfect for summer gatherings or a colorful evening drink.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cocktail:
- 2 oz. vodka
- 3 oz. ICE lemon-lime flavor soda
- 2 oz. Torani vanilla syrup
- 1 oz. maraschino cherry juice
- 2 drops lime food coloring
- 2 drops red food coloring
- 1 lime, sliced
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
- Ice cubes (about 3 per glass)
Instructions
- Prepare Cherry Syrup: In a small pitcher, combine 2 oz. of Torani vanilla syrup and 1 oz. maraschino cherry juice. Stir well to mix the sweet and fruity flavors into a smooth syrup.
- Assemble Base Layer: Add three ice cubes to each serving glass. Pour the cherry syrup mixture over the ice, creating the first colorful base layer for the cocktail.
- Add Lime Slice and Prepare Lime Soda Mix: Place one slice of fresh lime on top of the cherry syrup and ice in each glass. In a separate pitcher, combine 2 drops of lime food coloring with 3 oz. of ICE lemon-lime soda and stir gently to mix the color evenly.
- Layer Lemon-Lime Soda: Using a drink layering tool, carefully place the bobber on top of the lime slice in the glass. Slowly pour the lime-colored lemon-lime soda through the layering tool to create a distinct middle layer without mixing the colors.
- Prepare Vodka Layer: Mix 2 oz. vodka with 2 drops of red food coloring in a small container. Place the layering tool on the glass again, and slowly pour the vodka mixture over the lime soda layer to form the top vibrant red layer.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each glass with additional lime slices and a maraschino cherry. Add a straw, and your beautifully layered Vodka Cherry Limeade is ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For best layering effect, pour liquids slowly and use a layering tool or the back of a spoon.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring based on your preferred color intensity.
- This cocktail is best served chilled.
- Substitute the vodka with a non-alcoholic spirit for a mocktail version.
- Use fresh lime slices for garnish to enhance aroma and presentation.
