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Limeade

Limeade
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A bright, refreshing limeade recipe that balances tartness and sweetness with simple ingredients. Perfectly hydrating and easy to make, this versatile limeade can be customized with sparkling water, honey, ginger, or herbs for a cooling, citrusy drink any time of year.

Ingredients

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Basic Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 8–10 limes)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup warm water (for simple syrup)
  • 3 cups cold water
  • Ice cubes, as needed

Optional Add-Ins

  • Mint leaves for garnish and flavor
  • Sparkling water (to replace cold water for sparkling limeade)
  • Honey (to substitute sugar for honey limeade)
  • Freshly grated ginger or ginger syrup (for ginger limeade)
  • Fresh herbs like basil or rosemary (for herbal infused limeade)

Instructions

  1. Juice the Limes: Wash fresh limes thoroughly and squeeze to extract about 1 cup of lime juice, ensuring you have fresh juice for a vibrant, authentic flavor.
  2. Dissolve the Sugar: In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of warm water. Stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved, creating a smooth simple syrup.
  3. Mix Ingredients: Add the freshly squeezed lime juice and 3 cups of cold water to the syrup, stirring well to blend all flavors harmoniously.
  4. Chill and Serve: Add plenty of ice cubes to the pitcher and stir once more. Garnish with lime slices or mint leaves if desired, then serve cold and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use fresh limes instead of bottled juice for the best flavor.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste.
  • Making a simple syrup with warm water prevents graininess in the final drink.
  • Chill limeade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Strain lime juice if you prefer a smoother texture without pulp.
  • Store leftover limeade in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze limeade in ice cube trays to keep drinks chilled without dilution.
  • Avoid reheating limeade; for a warm citrus drink, try making hot lime tea.

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