Limeade
A citrus and refreshing cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙
Limeade is a non-alcoholic drink of fresh lime juice, sugar syrup, and chilled water, shaken and served over ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Lime juice 45 mlSugar syrup 30 mlChilled water 90 ml
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with a lime wedge
Tips
- Squeeze the limes just before you shake; the juice loses its fresh taste as it sits.
FAQ
How do you make limeade?
Shake fresh lime juice, sugar syrup, and chilled water together with ice, then strain into an ice-filled glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
What is the ratio of lime juice to water for limeade?
About one part lime juice to two parts water: here 45 ml lime juice to 90 ml chilled water, with 30 ml sugar syrup to soften the tartness. Adjust to taste, but keep water the largest part so it stays light and thirst-quenching.
How long does homemade limeade last?
Two to three days in the fridge, in a sealed container. After that the lime juice loses its fresh taste and can turn flat or slightly bitter.
What alcohol mixes well with limeade?
White spirits like vodka, gin, tequila, and white rum mix well with limeade, since its tart-sweet balance works like a ready-made sour mix. Adding a spirit turns this non-alcoholic recipe into a simple highball-style cocktail without needing extra citrus or syrup.