- 1½ – 2 ounces vodka
- 4 ounces lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite–and I’ve used Fresca)
- 1 ounce grenadine (I use Rose’s; usually located near the soda water and other mixers in the grocery store)
- 1 lime wedge, squeezed
- 1 maraschino cherry (still worth making if you don’t have cherries!)