Limeade with Herbs
A refreshing, tart limeade infused with fresh herbs, served over ice. Perfect for a hot day.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 120
Ingredients
- 6 whole limes
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Juice the 6 limes to get about 1 cup of juice; set aside. Save one lime half for garnish if desired.
- 2
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of the water and 0.5 cup sugar. Heat over medium, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup is clear, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Remove the syrup from heat and stir in the 0.25 cup mint leaves. Let steep for 5 minutes, then strain out the mint and let the syrup cool.
- 4
In a large pitcher, mix the lime juice, the mint syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well.
- 5
Fill glasses with the 2 cups ice cubes and pour the limeade over. Garnish with extra mint or a lime slice if you like.
- 6
Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for up to 2 hours before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- citrus juicer
- small saucepan
- fine mesh strainer
- large pitcher
- glasses
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