Cashew Free Classic Limeade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade limeade is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottle at the store. It starts with a quick simple syrup ā just sugar and water stirred together until smooth ā then gets combined with freshly squeezed lime juice for a flavor that's clean, vibrant, and miles ahead of anything pre-made. The whole thing comes together in a single pitcher, making it as easy to pull off on a Tuesday afternoon as it is to serve at a backyard gathering. Poured over ice with a few lime slices floating on top, it looks as good as it tastes. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. Adjust the water to dial the tartness up or down ā this recipe is forgiving and totally yours to tweak.
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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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