Refreshing Lemon-Lime Drink Recipe

Refreshing Lemon-Lime Drink Recipe
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100% would make again

Here is a lighter version of the famous margarita-without the alcohol! It goes very well with Mexican dishes or as a cool summertime drink in the shade. -Lisa Castillo of Bourbonnais, Illinois

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  • 12 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
  • 2/3 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 6 cups chilled diet lemon-lime soda
  • 1 medium lemon, sliced
  • 1 medium lime, sliced

Directions

  • In a large container, combine the limeade and lemonade concentrates and orange extract. Stir in water.
  • Just before serving, stir in lemon-lime soda. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon and lime slices. Yield: 3 quarts (12 servings, 1 cup per serving).

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 84 calories, trace g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit.

Refreshing Lemon-Lime Drink published in Light & Tasty June/July 2004, p29

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Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2009 by Summy

Wonderful recipe. Delicious, light and refreshing. The orange extract is the perfect touch.

Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2009 by julie rea

drink looks good, glass is great, just boring ingredients.

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