Limeade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Limes
Cut the fresh limes in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or reamer until you have 1 cup of fresh lime juice. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds or pulp.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar and Water
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of hot water. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lime juice and the remaining 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Serving
- 4
Chilling the Limeade
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the limeade before serving.
- 5
Garnishing (Optional)
If desired, garnish each glass with a slice of lime and a few mint leaves for a refreshing touch.
- 6
Serving
Pour the limeade into glasses and serve immediately for a refreshing beverage.
