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Limonada, lemonade or limeade

Quick and easy recipe for making fresh homemade limonada, lemonade or limeade using the blender

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: South American , Ecuadorian

Ingredients

  • 2 limes or lemons quartered and any seeds removed
  • 8 cups of cold water
  • Approximately ½ cup of sugar more or less based on your preference
  • Ice cubes as desired and lemon/lime slices to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Place the quartered limes or lemons in the blender with 4 cups of water and sugar.
  2. Blend until the limes or lemon is completely pulverized, the mixture should be slightly foamy with a whitish color.
  3. Strain the lemonade and add the remaining 4 cups of water.
  4. Serve with or without ice based on individual preference.

Notes

  • Yes, you blend the whole limes/lemons, skin and all. It does get bitter quickly, so drink it the same day you make it.