Sweet Summery Limeade
Made using raw cane sugar and honey, this amber-colored limeade is the perfect refreshment for a warm summer's day.
Servings: 8
Calories: 65kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup lime juice about 10-12 limes
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 cup raw cane sugar
- 2-3 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Make a simple syrup using 1 cup of water, sugar, honey. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring to ensure that all the sugar is melted. Set aside to cool.
- Squeeze the juice out of enough limes to make 1 cup of lime juice.
- Combine the freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup mixture, and water together.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness level to suit your taste.
- Serve chilled or with ice. Store any leftovers covered for up to 10 days in the fridge.
Notes
- For a great citrus burst make this drink using 1/2 cup lime juice and 1/2 cup lemon juice.
- If you don't want to make a simple syrup, you can add the sugar and honey directly into the water and lime juice. Stir constantly until all the sugar is dissolved.
- To make a limeade slushie: freeze 3/4 cups into ice cubes and combine the frozen cubes with 1/4 cup of limeade and process until well blended. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg