(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.

Find more refreshing beverage ideas by visiting Culinary.net.

Picnic Cherry Limeade Recipe

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
  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.