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Homemade Limeade Recipe

Cool off with this zesty homemade limeade recipe—sweet, tart, and made with just a few simple ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 13 cups
Calories: 99kcal
Author: Lisa Killian

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 6-8 cups water divided
  • 2 cups lime juice *

Instructions

  • Combine 1 ½ cups water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
    1 ½ cups sugar, 6-8 cups water
  • Once dissolved, refrigerate until cool. Then pour into a pitcher, stir in remaining water and lime juice. the
    6-8 cups water, 2 cups lime juice *

Notes

Tips and Tricks
  • *This recipe works with both fresh lime juice and bottled lime juice. If using fresh limes, you will need ~16 for 2 cups.
  • * You can also use club soda/sparkling water instead of some of the water for a sparkling/fizzy limeade!

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg