Sonic Restaurant Strawberry Limeade Soda ~ Copycat Recipe

After my husband took one sip of this soda,
his eyes opened wide and he said, "This
tastes just like Sonic's Strawberry Limeade!

Ingredients Per Serving:

ice

1/4 cup strawberry syrup

1 cup (8 ounces) Sprite

Optional Garnishes:

lime slices

strawberry

Method:

Fill a glass with ice. 

Add 1/4 cup of strawberry syrup and 1 cup of Sprite. 

Add a straw and stir.

If desired, add lime slices to the soda and slide a strawberry on the rim of the glass.

Makes 1 serving.

Strawberry Syrup:

Ingredients:

8 ounces (1/2 pound) strawberries

2 cups water

3/4 cup sugar

Method:

Wash the strawberries. Remove the stems and hulls. Cut each strawberry in 4 pieces and place in a saucepan. 

Add the water and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer (low boil) for 15 minutes. Strain and save the liquid. Discard the berries and seeds. 

Return the strawberry liquid to the saucepan. Stir in the sugar and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool and then pour into a glass jar or container. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Makes 1 1/2 cups of syrup ~ enough for 6 sodas.

Notes: I had never tasted the original Sonic Strawberry Limeade, but my husband had and he was impressed with this copycat version. It definitely is a pretty, tasty and refreshing drink!