Thirst-Quenching Limeade Recipe

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This is the perfect drink to quench the thirst on hot summer days. The combination of lemon and lime is perfect!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Thirst-Quenching Limeade Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 7 Servings
10 10 20

Ingredients

  • 5-1/2 cups water, divided
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
  • 3/4 cup lime juice (about 4 limes)
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • Ice cubes

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer to a 2-qt. pitcher. Stir in the juices and peels. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir in the remaining water. Serve over ice. Yield: 7 servings (1-3/4 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 152 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as Thirst-Quenching Limeade in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2008, p196

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Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by Gretle

This was the best Limeade I've ever had! It was just the right amount of sweet verses sour. Would TOTALLY make it again!

 
 
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