Honey Free Classic Limeade
Bright, tangy, and refreshingly simple, this limeade is the kind of drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The sweetness comes entirely from a quick homemade simple syrup ā just granulated sugar and water ā so there's absolutely no concern about sneaky sweeteners making their way into your cup. Freshly squeezed lime juice is the real star here, giving you that bold citrus punch you just can't get from a bottle. The whole thing comes together in a pitcher in minutes, and you can even dial the tartness up or down with a splash more water to suit your taste. Served over ice with a few lime slices, it's the kind of effortless, crowd-pleasing drink that disappears fast at any gathering.
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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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