Paraben Free Classic Limeade
Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a tall glass of homemade limeade, and this version is about as pure and simple as it gets. It calls for just granulated sugar, water, and fresh lime juice ā nothing more, nothing less. That simplicity is exactly what makes it a great choice when you're trying to avoid the synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into so many bottled beverages and drink mixes. Squeezing your own limes and making a quick stovetop simple syrup means you have complete control over every single ingredient in the glass. The result is bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, with a clean citrus flavor that no store-bought version can really match. Serve it over plenty of ice with a few lime slices for a drink that 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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