Low Sugar Classic Limeade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

Nothing beats the sharp, sunny punch of freshly squeezed lime juice against cold water on a hot afternoon, and this pitcher delivers that in its purest form. Fresh limes are juiced through a fine-mesh strainer to keep every glass silky and seed-free, so what you're left with is pure citrus brightness. The tartness is easy to dial in too — a splash more water mellows things out if you want a gentler sip. Poured over ice with a floating lime slice or two, it looks as good as it tastes and comes together with almost no effort. It's a refreshingly simple drink to keep on hand for anyone watching their added sugar, since you're fully in control of what sweetens the pitcher.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the simple syrup

1 cup granulated sugar
Swerve Sweetener Granular - 12 Oz Lakanto Sweetener Monkfruit Classic - 8.29 Oz Swerve The Ultimate Sugar Replacement Truvia Sweet Complete Calorie Free Sweetener From The Stevia Leaf Bag - 16 Oz Truvia Sweet Complete Granulated All-Purpose Monk Fruit Sweetener
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Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 cup water

For the limeade

1 cup fresh lime juice (from about 8–10 limes)
3 cups cold water

For serving

ice, for serving
lime slices, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool for 15 minutes until it reaches room temperature.
2
Juice the limes through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, discarding any seeds and pulp, until you have 1 cup of fresh lime juice.

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