Pescatarian Classic Limeade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade limeade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a occasion worth celebrating. The secret is a quick simple syrup that dissolves the sugar completely, so every sip is perfectly balanced rather than gritty or overly sweet. Freshly squeezed lime juice is the real star here ā about eight to ten limes give you that vivid, citrusy punch that bottled juice simply cannot replicate. You can easily dial the tartness up or down with a splash more water, making it totally customizable to your crowd. Poured over ice with a few lime slices floating on top, it looks as good as it tastes. It comes together with just a handful of pantry staples and zero fuss, which means more time to actually enjoy it.
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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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