Lactose Free Classic Limeade
Few drinks hit as hard as a properly made limeade on a hot day, and this one delivers that perfect balance of bright, tart citrus and just enough sweetness to keep you reaching for another glass. The secret is the homemade simple syrup ā dissolving sugar into water first means every sip is evenly sweet rather than grainy or cloying. Fresh-squeezed lime juice is non-negotiable here, and straining out the seeds and pulp keeps the drink clean and smooth. Since the whole recipe is built from sugar, water, and limes, it's naturally free of dairy in every form ā no substitutions or label-reading required. You can dial the tartness up or down with a splash more water at the end, which makes it easy to please a whole crowd. Pile the glasses high with ice, add a lime slice for that little extra flair, and you've got a refreshing drink that looks and tastes like it came from a good restaurant patio.
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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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