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Limeade Recipe

Limeade makes a refreshing drink, especially in the summer. Made of limes, sugar, and water, this limeade recipe is a keeper!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 16 cups
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups lime juice
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • pinch kosher salt
  • cold water
  • 1 lime sliced (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Add lime juice, sugar and hot water to a pitcher. Stir to combine until the sugar has melted. Then add the lime zest, and salt to a gallon pitcher. Fill the pitcher with cold water and stir well until combined. Add lime slices to the pitcher when ready to serve or serve in each glass, if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Recipe makes 1 gallon

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 39mg (1%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 10.4mg (12%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 39mg 1%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.