Wheat Free Classic Limeade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade limeade is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottle at the store. It's built from just a handful of real ingredients ā fresh lime juice, sugar, and water ā so there's nothing hidden, nothing processed, and absolutely no grain-based additives to worry about. Squeezing your own limes and making a quick simple syrup takes only minutes, and the result is a clean, vibrant flavor that no pre-made mix can touch. The syrup comes together on the stovetop in under five minutes, and once it cools, you're just a good stir away from a pitcher full of something genuinely delicious. Serve it over plenty of ice with a few lime slices for a presentation that looks as good as it tastes ā whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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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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