Ingredients

  • 1 cupfresh lime juice(about 8 limes)
  • 4 cupscold water
  • ¾ cupsugar(or to taste)
  • lime zest(from 2 limes, optional)
  • 🍋lime wheel, mint sprig(garnish)

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Instructions

  1. Combine lime juice, water, and sugar
  2. Blend briefly or stir until sugar dissolves
  3. Add lime zest for extra aroma if desired
  4. Chill or serve immediately over ice
  5. Garnish with lime wheel and mint

📜 History

In Mexico, limón refers to what Americans call lime, making Limonada actually limeade. Unlike American lemonade, Mexican limonada often includes a touch of the lime's oil from the peel, giving it an extra aromatic punch. It's the simplest and most refreshing agua fresca.