Almond Free Classic Limeade
Few drinks hit as hard as a glass of ice-cold limeade on a warm day, and this from-scratch version is the real deal. It starts with a quick homemade simple syrup ā just sugar and water stirred together until smooth ā which gives the drink a silky sweetness that store-bought concentrates can never quite match. Fresh lime juice is the star here, strained clean so every sip is bright and bold without any bitterness from seeds or pulp. You can dial the tartness up or down with a splash more water, making it easy to customize for kids and adults alike. Poured over ice with a few lime slices on the rim, it looks as good as it tastes. With nothing but sugar, water, and limes, this is a naturally pure recipe that sidesteps any concern about hidden additives or nut-derived ingredients entirely.
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4 servings
For the simple syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
For the limeade
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (from about 8ā10 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 3ā4 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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