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Fresh Homemade Limeade with Mint

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A refreshing and tangy limeade with a cooling mint twist, perfect for hot days and gatherings. Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium fresh limes (about 1 cup or 240 ml fresh lime juice)
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves (about 15–20 leaves)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g, raw cane sugar preferred)
  • 4 cups cold water (1 liter, plain filtered or sparkling for fizz)
  • Ice cubes as needed
  • Optional: pinch of sea salt to enhance brightness

Instructions

  1. Roll each lime on the counter with your palm to loosen the juice, then slice in half and juice until you have about 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh lime juice (about 5 minutes).
  2. Place the mint leaves in your pitcher. Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently press the leaves about 10-15 times to release their oils without over-muddling (2-3 minutes).
  3. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of hot water into a small bowl or measuring cup. Stir in the sugar until fully dissolved to create a simple syrup (2-3 minutes).
  4. Pour the simple syrup and fresh lime juice into the pitcher with the muddled mint. Add the remaining 3 cups (720 ml) of cold water and stir well to combine. Add a pinch of sea salt if using.
  5. Optional: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into another pitcher or serving container to remove mint bits and lime pulp (about 2 minutes).
  6. Add plenty of ice cubes to the pitcher or glasses. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours. For fizz, replace some or all cold water with chilled sparkling water just before serving.

Notes

Gently muddle mint to avoid bitterness. Use fresh limes for best flavor. Dissolve sugar in hot water to prevent graininess. Adjust sweetness gradually. Serve chilled and add ice just before serving. For a fizzy version, use sparkling water. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge up to 4 days and stir before serving.

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