Whether you prefer the sweet and tangy flavor of limeade or the classic and refreshing taste of lemonade, creating a delicious and thirst-quenching drink at home is easier than you think. With just a few simple ingredients and a few steps, you can enjoy a glass of homemade limeade or lemonade that rivals the quality of your favorite restaurant or store-bought brand. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of making both sweet and salty limeade and lemonade, offering tips and tricks for achieving the perfect balance of flavors and ensuring that every sip is a delight.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SWEET OR SALTY LEMONADE
Sweetened, this is a classic all-American beverage for a hot summer's day. But add salt and it becomes a savory treat, much like the limeades served in the Middle East, India or Thailand. With or without salt, this recipe delivers. The proportions of water to juice, sugar and salt are completely a matter of taste, so adjust the recipe as you like. It works equally well with limes as it does with lemons.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, non-alcoholic drinks
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a small saucepan combine sugar with 1 cup water, and place over medium heat; cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves.
- In another pan bring 6 cups water to a boil; remove from heat, and add rinds and pulp. Cover, let steep for 10 minutes and then strain.
- Combine strained liquid in a pitcher with lime or lemon juice and salt, if using. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Fruit mixture and sugar syrup can be refrigerated separately for a couple of days, until needed.) Add syrup to taste, and serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 103, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1 milligram, Sugar 26 grams
BEST LEMONADE EVER
This is a very refreshing drink!
Provided by Jo
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 4h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
- Remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 6.1 mg, Sugar 35.8 g
LEMON LIMEADE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 35m
Yield 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat the sugar and 2 cups water until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot. Allow to cool, and then place into a large drink dispenser or jug. Add the lemon juice and lime juice and stir. Fill with ice and top with 1 gallon (16 cups) cold water. Add the lemon and lime slices.
SALTY SWEET LIMEADE
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Categories beverage
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a large pitcher and serve. It's a real thirst quencher!
SWEET AND SALTY LEMONADE
Although this drink is made with limes, we still call it "lemonade." We make this at home all of the time and guests always compliment the flavor. This is made in households in India.
Provided by Blue Peacock
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 glass, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Squeeze the juice of the lime into a tall glass.
- Add water to the glass. Add the sugar and salt to taste, you may adjust the amount of salt and sugar according to your preference.
- Serve over crushed ice and serve with a straw.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1173.6, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 7.4, Protein 0.5
LIMEADE
A delicious and refreshing drink made with limes. Serve over ice on a hot day.
Provided by DRAGONVENUS
Categories Drinks Recipes Punch Recipes Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 7.6 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
SALTY LIMEADE
Limeade is popular throughout Asia and often served salty. It will take some experimentation on your part to determine whether you like it really salty-in which case you should reduce the sugar substantially-or sweet, like lemonade. You might be surprised; salty limeade is usually considered more refreshing (and makes a good substitute for sports drinks). You can omit the salt entirely to make standard limeade.
Yield makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Bring 6 cups water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the lime pulp and rinds. Cover and steep for 10 minutes, then strain and combine with the lime juice and salt. (You can serve at this point or refrigerate the lime mixture and sugar syrup until you're ready to serve, up to a couple of days.)
- Add sugar syrup to taste and serve over ice.
SWEET OR SALTY LIMEADE OR LEMONADE
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Microwave 1/2 cup of water until hot and add sugar. Stir well, this is your sugar syrup. 2. In another pan bring 6 cups water to a boil; remove from heat, and add rinds and pulp. Let steep for 10 minutes and then remove rinds. 3. Combine liquid in a pitcher with lime or lemon juice and salt (if using). Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Fruit mixture and sugar syrup can be refrigerated separately for a couple of days, until needed.) Add syrup to taste, and serve over ice.
Tips:
- For a classic lemonade or limeade, use a ratio of 1 part citrus juice to 3 parts water. Adjust the ratio to taste, depending on how tart or sweet you like your drink.
- Use fresh citrus juice for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh citrus on hand, you can use bottled or canned citrus juice, but it won't be as flavorful.
- Add sugar or honey to taste. You can also use a sugar-free sweetener, if you prefer.
- Add a pinch of salt to balance out the sweetness of the drink.
- Serve lemonade or limeade over ice, or chill it in the refrigerator before serving.
- Garnish with a slice of citrus, a sprig of mint, or a cherry.
Conclusion:
Lemonade and limeade are two refreshing and delicious drinks that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a pitcher of lemonade or limeade that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a refreshing drink, give lemonade or limeade a try!
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