Easy Homemade Limeade Recipe
Make the best of this summer heat with a tall glass of refreshing Homemade Limeade. This recipe is super easy, delicious, and cools you down on a hot day. Limeade is made with fresh lime juice, sugar, and water.
Servings 1 Gallon
Ingredients
- 2½ cups sugar
- 2½ cups water plus more to fill the pitcher (about 10 cups)
- 1½ cups lime juice fresh, about 10 limes
- 1 lime sliced, optional
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup: Simmer 2 1/2 cups water and 2 1/2 cups sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Juice limes: It usually takes about 10 limes to equal 1 1/2 cups of lime juice. Use a handheld juicer to make this step easier to extract the juice.
- Make the Limeade: To a gallon pitcher, add simple syrup, lime juice, and cold water to fill the pitcher. Stir until mixed well. Serve over ice and fresh lime slices.
- Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Note: As the limeade chills, it loses some of its sweetness.
Add more lime juice for more tart flavor.
Reduce the amount of sugar if so desired.
Serve over ice.