High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Classic Limeade
Tart, refreshing, and made entirely from scratch, this limeade is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottle at the store. Most commercial lemonades and limeades are loaded with high fructose corn syrup as their primary sweetener, but this version uses a simple homemade syrup made from nothing but granulated sugar and water. Freshly squeezed lime juice does all the heavy lifting here, delivering bright citrus flavor that no shelf-stable concentrate can match. The simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and once it cools, the whole drink is ready to pour over ice in seconds. You can easily dial the tartness up or down by adjusting the water ratio, making it totally customizable to your crowd. Garnished with a few lime slices, it looks as good as it tastes ā effortlessly impressive for backyard gatherings or just a quiet afternoon at home.
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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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