Limeade Recipe
This homemade limeade recipe uses fresh limes, mixed with a simple syrup and water. That's it 3 ingredients!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups cold water divided
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice about 8–10 limes
- Ice for serving optional
Instructions
- Combine the sugar with 1 cup of the water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved to make a simple syrup. Set aside to cool.
- Pour the lime juice into a 2-quart pitcher. Add the cooled simple syrup and stir well.
- Stir in the remaining 4 cups of cold water.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes, then serve over ice. Garnish with lime slices if you like.
Notes
Storage: Store the limeade in a covered pitcher or airtight container in the fridge. It’ll keep for up to 5 days. Give it a good stir before serving; sometimes the juice settles a bit. Don’t add ice until you’re ready to serve, so it doesn’t get watered down.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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