Description
Easy Homemade Limeade is the perfect thirst-quencher for hot summer days! This refreshing drink features freshly squeezed lime juice balanced with just the right amount of sugar. A delightful combination that evokes nostalgic memories of sunny afternoons and joyful gatherings, this limeade is best served chilled over ice. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with meals, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 6–8 limes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups cold water
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Juice the limes until you have 1 cup of fresh lime juice.
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of hot water until dissolved.
- In a large pitcher, combine the lime juice and sugar-water mixture, then add 3 cups of cold water.
- Stir well and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lime slices or mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg