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Overhead picture of a pitcher of limeade with lime slices floating in it.
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Limeade

Refreshing homemade Limeade is easy to make and it takes just three ingredients: lime juice, granulated sugar, and water.
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Keyword Lime
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 178kcal
Author Jillian - a Food, Folks and Fun original!
Cost $2.13

Equipment

  • Drink pitcher
  • Measuring cups
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cup lime juice
  • 1 ¼ - 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 cups water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Pour lime juice, 1 ¼ cup sugar, and water into a large pitcher.
    Overhead picture of a pitcher of limeade with lime slices floating in it.
  • Stir until sugar is almost dissolved. Add more sugar to taste. Serve over ice or chilled.
    A glass of homemade limeade with limes and a pitcher full of limeade in the background.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg