Celery Free Classic Limeade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade limeade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly better. It comes together with just a handful of pantry staples ā sugar, water, and a generous squeeze of fresh limes ā so you always know exactly what's going into your glass. The simple syrup is the secret to getting that perfectly balanced sweetness without any graininess, and it takes only a few minutes on the stovetop to pull together. Straining the juice through a fine-mesh strainer keeps things smooth and clean, giving you that crisp, pure lime flavor in every sip. You can easily dial the tartness up or down by adjusting the water at the end, which makes this a great recipe to tweak to your own taste. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a few lime slices on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes.
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Learn more āIngredients
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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