Classic Limeade

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh lime juice (about 6–8 limes)

3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

4 cups cold water

Ice

Lime slices and mint for garnish (optional)

🧊 Instructions:

Juice the Limes:

Roll the limes on the counter to soften them, then cut and squeeze until you get 1 cup of juice.

Strain out seeds and pulp if you like it smooth.

Dissolve the Sugar:

Combine sugar and 1 cup of warm water. Stir until fully dissolved (or make a simple syrup by heating equal parts sugar and water).

Mix It All Together:

In a pitcher, combine the lime juice, sugar water, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water.

Stir well and taste—adjust with more lime or sugar if needed.

Serve:

Pour over ice.

Garnish with lime wheels or mint leaves.

🍓 Fun Variations:

Strawberry Limeade: Blend 1 cup strawberries with a little water and strain before mixing in.

Cucumber Limeade: Add cucumber slices and mint for a spa-like twist.

Sparkling Limeade: Swap some or all water for sparkling water right before serving.

Spicy Limeade: Add a few slices of jalapeño for a spicy kick.