Tart, bright, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade limeade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly better. For anyone managing oral allergy syndrome, store-bought lemonades and fruit drinks can be a minefield of added flavors, natural extracts, and mystery ingredients — this one keeps things beautifully simple. Fresh lime juice, a quick homemade simple syrup, and cold water are all you need, so there's nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess. Straining the juice through a fine-mesh strainer removes pulp and seeds, giving you a clean, smooth sip every time. The simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and you can dial the tartness up or down with a splash more water to suit your taste. Poured over ice with an optional lime slice, it looks as good as it tastes — genuinely the kind of glass you'd pay too much for at a restaurant.
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Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool for 15 minutes until it reaches room temperature.
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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