Easy Limeade Recipe

Easy Limeade Recipe

10 min
8 servings

Here's how to make refreshingly tangy limeade! This homemade drink uses less sugar than store-bought and gets more real, sweet tart flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups lime juice (9 to 10 limes)*
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 7 cups water, divided
  • Ice
  • Fresh mint, for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Juice the limes.

  2. 2

    Add the sugar and 1 cup warm water to a large pitcher and stir until it is dissolved.

  3. 3

    Add 6 cups cold water and lime juice. Add ice and serve.