Limeade Recipe
What’s more refreshing than a sweet limeade on a hot summer day? This is a no-cook limeade recipe that's sweetened with both honey and brown sugar. Enjoy!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4.5 cups water divided (2 cups hot, 2.5 cups cold)
- ¼ cup honey or more to taste
- ¼ cup light brown sugar or more to taste
- 1 cup ice cubes
- ¾ cup lime juice ~ 6-8 juicy limes
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- Optional garnishes: Lime slices and/or fresh mint
Instructions
- Using a microwave or over the stove top, heat 2 cups water until near boiling.
- Add hot water to a 2-quart serving pitcher along with honey and brown sugar. Mix until honey and sugar have dissolved.
- Once dissolved, stir in the remaining 2 ½ cups cold water, ice cubes, lime juice, and salt until completely combined.
- Taste and see if limeade needs more sweetener. If so, add more honey (or sugar) to taste and stir to dissolve.
- Garnish with lime slices and fresh mint on each glass, optional.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 20g