Quick Lemonade Or Limeade Recipe

Escape the heat with this refreshing 5-minute lemonade or limeade recipe! Perfect for a hot summer day, this zesty beverage is bursting with citrus flavor and is incredibly easy to make. Cool down with a glass of sunshine in under 5 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 137.9 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.9 (10 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Lemonade Or Limeade

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • ice for serving
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (optional alternative)
  • fresh lemon or lime slices (for garnish, optional)
  • mint sprigs (for garnish, optional)

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How to Make Quick Lemonade Or Limeade

  1. In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and 1/2 cup of lemon or lime juice.
  2. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Add 3 cups of cold water to the mixture.
  4. Serve immediately over ice.
  5. Garnish with fresh lemon or lime slices and mint sprigs (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

137g

Fat

0g

Carbs

12g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Fruit American Easy Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low In Something Citrus Lemon Lime