Coconut Free Classic Limeade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this from-scratch limeade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly better. It starts with a quick homemade simple syrup ā just sugar and water stirred together until smooth ā so you get a perfectly balanced sweetness without any store-bought shortcuts. Fresh lime juice is the real star here, squeezed and strained into a pitcher for a clean, vibrant flavor that bottled versions just can't match. Many packaged lemonades and limeades sneak in coconut water or coconut-derived sweeteners, so making your own means you know exactly what's going into the glass. The ratio of syrup to juice to cold water is easy to tweak, so if you like it a little more tart or a touch lighter, it's just a splash away from perfect. Poured over ice with a few lime slices on the rim, it looks as good as it tastes ā simple, stunning, and completely made from scratch.
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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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