Gut Friendly Classic Limeade
Fresh lime juice is the star here, and squeezing it yourself makes all the difference ā bright, clean, and free from the preservatives and artificial flavors that sneak into most bottled versions. A homemade simple syrup lets you control exactly how sweet the final drink turns out, which is a real advantage when you're keeping an eye on what goes into your body. The straining step removes seeds and pulp, giving you a smooth, easy-drinking glass that won't irritate a sensitive gut the way heavily processed beverages sometimes can. It's tart, refreshing, and endlessly adjustable ā add a little more water if you want something gentler, or lean into the citrus punch if that's your mood. Poured over ice with a few lime slices, it looks as good as it tastes and comes together with almost no effort at all.
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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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