Limeade
The perfect balance between sweet and tart, this citrusy iced Limeade recipe is a refreshing, delicious way to quench your thirst on a hot day.
Equipment
- Citrus Juicer
- Glass Pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 cup simple syrup
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 lime sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Add the simple syrup, lime juice, lime zest, cold water, and ice cubes to a large pitcher and stir to combine.
- Right before serving, stir in the ice cubes and the sliced lime.
- Serve each glass garnished with fresh mint.
Faith's Tips
- Store fresh Limeade in a glass pitcher in the fridge for up to 3 days. Wait to add the ice cubes until right before serving because they will water down the drink.
- Simple syrup is just equal parts sugar and water that are heated to dissolve the sugar.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Limeade
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 242
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 62mg3%
Potassium 124mg4%
Carbohydrates 67g22%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 63g70%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 31IU1%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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