Limeade
A quick 3-minute recipe, this limeade is refreshing and tasty. It uses fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
Servings: 1 serving (16 ounces)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup hot water
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- ¾ cup cold water
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (juice from 1 ½ limes)
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup.Add sugar to hot water. Mix until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Add cold water and lime juice.Squeeze a fresh lime with a citrus squeezer until you have 3 tablespoons.
- Pour limeade into a cup with ice.Optional: Garnish with thinly sliced limes.
Notes
- Fresh lime juice tastes better than the bottled version. Use a citrus juicer to ensure the juice is clear and free of pulp and seeds.
- For this recipe, you’ll need 3 tablespoons of lime juice. One medium lime has about 2 tablespoons of juice, so you’ll need one and a half limes.
- Use limes that are heavy for their size. This is a sign that they're juicy.
- To avoid a grainy drink, use hot water when making the simple syrup. This will ensure the sugar dissolves completely.
- For the best flavor, use filtered water to make the drink and ice cubes.
- Add extra lime juice for a stronger lime flavor.
- This limeade can be made in advance. Store it in the fridge without ice for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 62 | Carbohydrates: 16g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 0.3mg | Sugar: 16g | Calcium: 0.2mg | Iron: 0.01mg