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Limonada, lemonade or limeade
Limonada combines whole lime or lemon quarters with water and sugar, blended and strained to produce a fresh, tart citrus drink. The inclusion of peel adds a slight bitterness, creating a complex flavor. It is served chilled, optionally with ice and slices, for refreshing hydration.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
glasses
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
South American, Ecuadorian
Ingredients
- 2 lime quartered and any seeds removed, or lemons
- 8 cups water cold
- sugar more or less based on your preference, approximately ½ cup
- ice cubes as desired; slices to garnish
- lemon
- lime
Instructions
- Place the quartered limes or lemons in the blender with 4 cups of water and sugar.
- Blend until the limes or lemon is completely pulverized, the mixture should be slightly foamy with a whitish color.
- Strain the lemonade and add the remaining 4 cups of water.
- Serve with or without ice based on individual preference.
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Notes
- Blend the whole limes or lemons with peel for fuller flavor, but consume the limonada the same day to avoid bitterness developing.