Chestnut 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 starts with a quick simple syrup ā just sugar and water stirred together over medium heat until smooth ā which gives the drink a silky sweetness that store-bought versions rarely match. Fresh lime juice is the real star here, strained clean of seeds and pulp so every sip is pure, vibrant citrus. The ratio of syrup to juice to cold water is perfectly balanced, but you can easily dial back the tartness with a splash more water if you like things a little gentler. Poured over ice with a few lime slices on the rim, it looks as good as it tastes. With nothing but sugar, water, and fresh limes in the glass, this is about as clean and straightforward as a recipe gets ā no hidden additives, no complicated sourcing, just real ingredients doing exactly what they should.
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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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