MSG Free Classic Limeade
Bright, tangy, and refreshingly simple, this classic limeade is the kind of drink that instantly makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Bottled and powdered drink mixes are notorious for sneaking in flavor enhancers and additives, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to get that pure citrus hit. The whole recipe comes down to three real ingredients ā fresh lime juice, sugar, and water ā so you know exactly what's going into your glass. Squeezing the limes yourself and straining the juice through a fine-mesh strainer keeps everything clean and bright, with no shortcuts required. The homemade simple syrup dissolves seamlessly into the cold water, giving you a perfectly balanced sweetness that store-bought versions rarely nail. Serve it over a big pile 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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