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Lemon Limeade is a refreshing blend of tart and sweet lemon and lime juices naturally sweetened with agave nectar. Stir up this thirst-quenching drink in seconds and serve it over ice.
Delicious Details
- Cuisine Inspiration: American
- Primary Cooking Method: No-cook
- Dietary Info: Gluten-free , Dairy-free
- Skill Level: Easy
Why You’ll Love Homemade Lemon Limeade
When you can’t decide between lemonade or limeade, make lemon limeade! The ideal blend of lemon and lime in the right ratio (you’ll use half as much lime juice as lemon juice, plus enough water to lighten it up without overly diluting the batch) makes for an ultra-drinkable beverage.
I love sipping on a cold glass of limeade on a hot day, with a plate of just-baked Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies within arm’s reach. For summer BBQs, it’s always amazing alongside Strawberry Icebox Cake or Red, White & Blue Berry Pound Cake Bites (and don’t forget to make a Pina Colada Mule if you love mashup drinks that also include lime juice). I know you will love this recipe, and here is why:
- So versatile. I love that you can serve glasses of lemon limeade made exactly as I’ve written the recipe, and you can also turn it into a cocktail, a fruit punch, and more.
- Naturally sweetened. I truly love using natural sweeteners in my recipes, and the agave works beautifully here. A bonus is that you won’t have to deal with any sugar that doesn’t dissolve, unlike some other recipes.
- Homemade is always best. For the freshest flavor, ideal sweetness, and no weird preservatives, always make homemade lemon limeade!
Recipe Ingredients
My main tip is to use freshly squeezed juice – the bottled stuff just won’t cut it. Other than that, you’ll need just 3 ingredients plus water for this drink. Here’s a look at what you’ll need, and make sure to check the recipe card at the end of this post for the full ingredient amounts.
- Juices – A combination of fresh lemon juice and lime juice.
- Agave Nectar – If you don’t have agave, you could use honey or make a simple syrup by boiling 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water until the sugar dissolves.
- Water
How to Make Lemon Limeade
Just stir and pour, and summer’s heat and humidity will soon be a distant memory. Here’s a look at what you’ll need to do. Find the detailed instructions in the recipe card lower down.
- Combine juices. In a pitcher, stir together the lemon and lime juice.
- Add agave. Stir in the agave.
- Add water. Now add the water.
- Stir. Use a spoon to stir well to combine.
Tips and Variation Ideas
- Try maple syrup. I love adding maple syrup to my lemon limeade instead of the agave nectar. It adds a subtle hint of maple sweetness that goes perfectly with the citrus juice.
- Double the batch. Increase the quantities to double or triple the recipe if you want a large batch.
- Add herbs. For a burst of freshness, I like to muddle (this means to stir and mash) mint leaves into the base of the limeade. You can do this in the pitcher before you add the rest of the ingredients, or do it individually in each glass before pouring in the drink. For a touch of earthiness, stir in chopped fresh rosemary.
- Fruit. To make more of a punch-like beverage, stir berries like blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries into the pitcher.
- Make it a cocktail. While I consider lemon limeade to be the perfect mocktail offering, you can also pair it with an alcohol of your choice. It’s great with vodka or bourbon.
- Finish with bubbly water. Turn this into an even more refreshing drink by topping off each glass with a splash of sparkling water (or wine).
How to Store
Cover the pitcher of lemon limeade or transfer the prepared drink to a large glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add ice when serving so that it doesn’t dilute the limeade while it sits in the fridge.
Lemon Limeade
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ½ cup agave nectar
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- In a pitcher, stir together 1 cup fresh lemon juice, ½ cup fresh lime juice, and ½ cup agave nectar. Add 3 cups water; stir until well combined. Serve lemonade over ice.
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This looks so incredibly refreshing!
It does! Perfect for the return of the hot weather in NJ.
Thanks Debra! Love your blog name!
This looks so refreshing for the end of summer!
I agree!
Thanks so much, Julie!
This looks so refreshing. Can’t wait to try it.
Me too!
Thanks Janelle!
Love the lemon and lime flavor together. This is sure to be a refreshing drink on these still very hot days of summer.
So true!
Thanks Christie! Kind of ready for this humidity to move on out here in Michigan, but I definitely don’t want summer to be over yet!
Lori – I want to drink this right now at 6:50am!
Haha, me too!
Haha, no judgement here. I woke up this morning craving mashed potatoes at 8am. The heart wants what the heart wants.
Nice to meet you, Lori! I am another culinary school grad and look forward to seeing more from your blog! This lemonade sounds perfect for labor day weekend!
Doesn’t it sound great! I think I’ll be whipping up a batch, too!
Hi Meg! I love meeting fellow culinary grads. Come on over and say hi whenever 🙂 Off to check out your blog right now!