House-made Limeade Recipe
Quench your thirst with our refreshing House-Made Limeade, a perfect blend of freshly squeezed limes and pure cane sugar, served over ice. This vibrant drink balances the zesty tartness of lime with just the right amount of sweetness, making it a revitalizing treat for any time of the day. Enjoy it on its own or as a delightful accompaniment to your meal!
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Ingredients
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Limeade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Juicing the Limes
Roll the limes on the countertop to soften them, then cut them in half and juice them until you have about 1 cup of lime juice.
- 2
Dissolving the Sugar
In a large pitcher, combine the lime juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Mixing with Water
Add 4 cups of cold water to the lime juice-sugar mixture. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Serving
Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the limeade over the ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
