Cinnamon Free Classic Limeade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade limeade is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. It comes together with just a handful of pantry staples ā sugar, water, and a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice ā so there's nothing hidden or unexpected in the glass. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks can be a minefield of "natural flavors" that sometimes include warming spices like cinnamon. Making it from scratch here means you know exactly what went in. The simple syrup dissolves quickly on the stovetop, the limes get juiced through a fine-mesh strainer for a perfectly smooth result, and the whole thing comes together in one pitcher. Serve it over ice with a few lime slices for a drink that 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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