Macadamia Free Classic Limeade
Few drinks hit the spot quite like a tall glass of freshly squeezed limeade on a warm day. This version is built entirely from scratch ā fresh lime juice, a quick homemade simple syrup, and cold water ā so you know exactly what's in every sip. There are no store-bought mixes, no mystery additives, and absolutely no nut-derived ingredients to worry about, making it a genuinely clean and refreshing choice. Squeezing about eight to ten limes gives you that bright, punchy tartness that bottled versions just can't replicate. The simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and once it cools, the whole drink is ready to assemble in a single pitcher. You can even dial the tartness up or down with a splash more water, so it's easy to make everyone at the table happy. Serve it over plenty of ice with a few lime slices on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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