Soy Free Classic Limeade
Few drinks hit as hard as a cold glass of fresh limeade on a warm day ā bright, tangy, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for another sip. This version is built entirely from scratch using real lime juice, a quick homemade simple syrup, and cold water, so you know exactly what's going into your glass. Bottled and powdered drink mixes are notorious for sneaking in unexpected additives, but here every ingredient is clean and straightforward. Squeezing the limes fresh and straining out the seeds makes a noticeable difference ā the flavor is vibrant and lively in a way that no shortcut can replicate. The simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and once it cools, the whole drink is ready to pour over ice in seconds. It's endlessly refreshing served with a few lime slices floating on top, and just as easy to scale up for a crowd.
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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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