Heart-Healthy Classic Homemade Limeade
Quench your thirst with this Heart-Healthy Classic Homemade Limeade, a refreshing twist on a timeless favorite that’s as kind to your heart as it is to your taste buds. Made with freshly squeezed lime juice, a touch of raw honey for a natural sweetener, and infused with the invigorating aroma of muddled mint leaves, this beverage is both delicious and nourishing. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easy limeade recipe is perfect for hot summer days or as a healthy alternative to sugary store-bought drinks. Garnished with lime slices and served over ice, it’s a naturally hydrating and guilt-free treat your whole family will love.
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Ingredients
- 6 medium fresh limes
- 6 cups water
- 0.25 cup raw honey
- 10 leaves mint leaves
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 6 slices lime slices
Directions
Step 1
Begin by rolling the limes on a countertop to loosen the juice and maximize extraction.
Step 2
Cut the limes in half and juice them using a manual or electric juicer to extract about 1 cup of fresh lime juice. Use a strainer to remove any seeds or large pieces of pulp.
Step 3
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lime juice and water. This mixture forms the base of your limeade.
Step 4
Add the raw honey to the lime and water mixture. Stir continuously until the honey is completely dissolved. Adjust the sweetness if necessary by adding more honey to taste, but keep it minimal for heart health.
Step 5
Gently crush the mint leaves using a muddler to release their flavors without breaking them into small pieces. Add them to the limeade mixture.
Step 6
Add the ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the limeade and make it refreshing.
Step 7
For garnish and extra flavor, add lime slices to the mixture.
Step 8
Stir the mixture well until all components are thoroughly mixed and the limeade is chilled.
Step 9
Serve the limeade immediately in tall glasses, pouring over additional ice if desired, and garnish each glass with a mint sprig or a slice of lime.
Step 10
Enjoy your heart-healthy classic homemade limeade!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2454.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 433.9 |
| Total Fat 1.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 50.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 115.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 67.3g | |
| Protein 3.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 249.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 472.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories