Limeade Recipe

Quench your thirst with this vibrant and easy-to-make limeade recipe! Perfect for hot summer days, this recipe uses a homemade simple syrup for the best flavor. Great as a stand-alone beverage or as a base for other delicious creations (like recipe #257512!). Adapted from a Recipeland favorite.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 50.3 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.8 (8 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Limeade

  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 8-10 limes)
  • 1 cup water (for simple syrup) + 3 cups cold water (for limeade)
  • White Sugar

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How to Make Limeade

  1. Make the Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely. (This step is not included in the prep time.)
  4. Make the Limeade: In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of cooled simple syrup and 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice.
  5. Add 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher.
  6. Stir well to combine.
  7. Add more water or simple syrup to adjust sweetness as needed.
  8. Serve immediately over ice. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g