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Though less popular than its cousin lemonade, limeade is nonetheless just as tasty on a hot summer day. This recipe is made with sparkling water which gives the limeade an extra burst of fresh flavor. However, for purists who don’t want to mess with a sure thing, go ahead and use regular water instead of the sparkling water. Or if you wait a couple of days after making it, the effervescence will leave and you will have regular limeade without the fizz. Click here to jump to the recipe.
This recipe makes about 2 1/2 quarts of limeade. Be sure to use freshly squeezed limes for the best taste.
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| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 0 |
| Passive Time | 2 hours |
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Ingredients
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 liters sparkling natural mineral water (San Pellegrino used)
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Instructions
- Add the hot water and sugar to a pitcher and stir until sugar is dissolving.
- Add the lime juice and stir well.
- Finally, add the sparkling mineral water and stir.
- Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving. Limeade will sweeten upon sitting. Stir before serving.
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