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A Fun Cherry Lime Collins Gin Cocktail Recipe!

A Fun Cherry Lime Collins Gin Cocktail Recipe!

By Mona - Far From The Farm
November 26, 2025
A fun cherry lime Collins gin cocktail with soda shop vibes, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries. Perfect for frugal date nights at home! 
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Makes: 1 cocktail
Approximate cost $1.50
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 147

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz dry gin
  • 1 oz lime juice - bottled is fine
  • 1/2 oz juice from the jar of maraschino cherries
  • 3 oz any cherry soda - we love the Fruit Splash Cherry zero flavor by Canada Dry
  • Canned whipped cream or Ready Whip - squirty cream if you're in the UK!
  • Maraschino cherries - for garnish
  • Ice - as much as you prefer

Equipment

  • Shot glass measure
  • Tall Collins glass or any highball or tall glass I used our favourite root beer float glasses!
  • Long spoon for stirring
  • Cocktail shaker optional for a professional touch

Method
 

  1. Fill your glass with ice.
  2. Pour in the gin.
  3. Add the juice from the jar of maraschino cherries.
  4. Add the lime juice.
  5. Stir well so everything mixes together.
  6. Pour in the cherry soda, leaving at least a centimeter or two at the top of the glass.
  7. Give it one last gentle stir.
  8. Add the whipped cream or Ready Whip on top, then finish with a maraschino cherry just like a sundae!

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Notes

  • Lime juice gives a cleaner sour note than lemon in this recipe.
  • Any cherry soda works, including diet or zero sugar varieties.
  • Whipped cream gives it that fun soda shop feel, but you can skip it if you prefer a lighter drink.
  • The cherry juice from the jar adds natural colour without needing grenadine.

 

Storage

  • This cocktail should be enjoyed immediately.
  • You can, however, prep the gin, lime juice, and cherry juice in advance and store them chilled for quick mixing.
  • Just add the soda, cream and cherry when you're serving.
 

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Nutrition

Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.