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Limeade

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"A delicious and refreshing drink made with limes. Serve over ice on a hot day." — DRAGONVENUS

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

3 limes
2/3 cup white sugar

2 quarts cold water

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Directions

Cut limes in half and squeeze lime juice into a 2 quart pitcher. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Fill pitcher with cold water, stir and chill in refrigerator.

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PREP 10 mins
READY IN 10 mins

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This is in fact a very REFRESHING beverage recipe. I used half sugar and half splenda granular and it turned out great. Perfect drink for a hot summer day or just after a workout. To garnish I froze pieces of flat leaf parsley in ice cube trays with water and added a couple to each glass. Great recipe light and refreshing not too sweet.

—JESSYMESSY

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 29, 2005

I did as someone else mentioned and used less water. To make a gallon, use 1 c. lime juice, 1 c. sugar and 1 gallon water. Could add cherry juice or Koolaid to add another flavor.

—CASAROLE

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Dec 07, 2003

I think this would also be too weak. I used 6 limes, 1/2c sugar, and add water to make 2 quarts, and it wasn't bad. Next time, I'd probably use 8 limes, and maybe a little more sugar. I like mine not too sweet... it seem as 'refreshing' to me.

—DPTHECOOK

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Dec 07, 2003

Bad recipe - it came out too watery. Be sure to taste as you're adding the sugar water.

—JUSTJOSHING

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Feb 02, 2009

This recipe turned out okay but I wish that instead of listing a number of limes, the author had mentioned a measurement of lime juice. I used about 20 small limes and it was too weak. I recommend using half the amount of water and then tasting it to see if more is needed.

—Amy

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May 18, 2008

Way too weak. We used the same amount of sugar and 15 limes for 2 quarts of water, and it was good.

—JACKIMOVIC

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Dec 07, 2003

Good recipe!! I added ice becuase in my own drink because i like it nice and cold. Not too sweet and good amounts of lime and sugar. Just a little bit watery for people who like it sweeter though.

—EENERKWAK

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Aug 10, 2008

Perfect, made with 2/3 cup Splenda rather than sugar. I think maybe some people don't realize that all limes are different, you may have to adjust the sweetner or add more water. This is just GREAT. My 12 year old made this for us!

—evil

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Nutrition

Calories
72 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
19.3 g
6%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.1 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
0.2 g
< 1%

Sodium
8 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Limeade

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 72
Calories from Fat: < 1

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 8mg < 1 %
Potassium 28mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 19.3g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 0.2g < 1 %
Sugars 17.1g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 2 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin < 1 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 1 %
Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.