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A refreshing glass of limeade with slices of fresh lime.

Homemade Limeade

Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minutes or less, limeade, Summer Drinks
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 one cup servings (about)
Calories: 162kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
Make this Homemade Limeade Recipe to serve at your next outdoor event. It's so refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for sipping on hot summer days!
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (235ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup (220g) sugar
  • 3 cups (710ml) water
  • 4 cups ice

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan bring the sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat. (This is your simple syrup)
  • In a large pitcher place ice and 3 cups of water (depending on how strong you like it) Pour in the lime juice and simple syrup. Stir well. Garnish with lime slices if desired. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  1. Nutrition Facts: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg