Fructose Free Classic Limeade
Tart, refreshing, and made entirely from scratch, this limeade is the kind of drink that tastes like summer in a glass. Fructose can hide in surprising places ā flavored syrups, bottled juice blends, and store-bought lemonades are common culprits ā so making your own puts you fully in control of every ingredient. The simple syrup here uses plain granulated sugar, which is a sucrose-based sweetener rather than a fructose-heavy alternative, and the juice comes straight from fresh limes strained of pulp. That combination keeps things clean and easy to tolerate without sacrificing any of the bright, citrusy punch you want from a great limeade. Squeezing your own limes and letting the syrup cool before mixing everything together takes only a few extra minutes but makes a noticeable difference in flavor. Poured over ice with a lime slice on the rim, it looks as good as it tastes ā and it's endlessly adjustable depending on how tart or mild you like it.
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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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