Mustard Free Classic Limeade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade limeade is the kind of drink that makes a hot day feel instantly more manageable. It comes together with just a handful of real ingredients ā fresh lime juice, sugar, and water ā so you know exactly what's going into your glass. That simplicity is actually a big win for anyone navigating condiment-heavy menus or packaged beverages where unexpected additives can sneak in. Squeezing your own limes and making a quick simple syrup means zero mystery ingredients and total control over the flavor. The syrup dissolves beautifully and blends with the citrus for a perfectly balanced sweet-tart sip that's never cloying. Serve it over a generous pile of ice with a few lime slices on the rim, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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