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

Southern Living

• 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

1. Drain maraschino cherries, reserving syrup. Set whole cherries aside.
2. Juice four limes to yield 1/2 cup juice; thinly slice remaining limes.
3. In large pitcher, stir cherry syrup, lime juice, soda and tart cherry juice. Add lime slices.
4. Transfer to container with tight-fitting lid for transport. Serve over ice and garnish with reserved whole cherries.

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This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM.