One of America's favorite summer drinks is limeade. Making a refreshing batch for a party? Put a raspberry, blueberry, or even an edible flower in each compartment of an ice cube tray. Gently fill the tray with water and freeze it to create beautiful cubes. Refrigerate the limeade for a day before serving to allow the lime zest to pump up the citrusy flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Summer Limeade
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
free
Ingredients
Servings 5
Serving Size 8 ounces
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Ice (as needed) -
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 medium limes) -
4 lime slices (optional garnish) -
2 teaspoons grated lime zest (from about 2 medium limes) -
1 1/4 teaspoons sugar substitute -
5 cups cold water
Directions
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Wash 3 limes. Using a microplane or zester, zest each lime. Add zest into a large pitcher. -
Cut each lime in half. Use a juicer or citrus reamer to juice each lime until you have 1/3 cup lime juice. Add into the pitcher, along with sugar substitute and water. Stir together to combine. -
If desired, make 4 lime wheels by cutting and discarding the ends off the lime. Slice the lime into 4 wheels and add each one into a glass. -
Add ice into each glass and fill with 8 ounces limeade. Stir limeade before serving because the zest settles into the bottom of the pitcher. Pour into glasses and serve.
Cooking Tip: There are a few tricks to get the maximum amount of juice from your limes. Gently warm in the microwave for just a few seconds and/ or roll the limes back and forth under the palm of your hand on a cutting board.
Keep it Healthy: An advantage to using sugar substitute is that it dissolves instantly to sweeten a beverage.
Tip: If you have fruit on hand (anything from mango to strawberries), add 1 to 2 tablespoons into the glass and muddle it before adding the limeade.
