Thai Limeade

Elevate your refreshment game with Thai Limeade, a zesty and herbaceous twist on classic limeade infused with the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine. This refreshing drink combines tangy fresh lime juice with the subtle sweetness of palm sugar for a balanced base, while fragrant Thai basil, mint, and Kaffir lime leaves add an aromatic depth that's truly unique. A quick and simple syrup brings it all together, ensuring every sip bursts with flavor. Perfect for hot summer days or as a sophisticated companion to Thai-inspired meals, this exotic limeade recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and serves four. Garnish with lime slices and extra herbs for a stunning presentation that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup Fresh lime juice
3 cups Water
0.5 cup Palm sugar
10 leaves Fresh Thai basil leaves
10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
2 leaves Kaffir lime leaves
1 tray Ice cubes
4 slices Lime slices

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the palm sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely to create a simple syrup. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.

Step 2

In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lime juice, the remaining 2 cups of water, and the cooled simple syrup. Mix well.

Step 3

Lightly bruise the Thai basil leaves, mint leaves, and Kaffir lime leaves using the back of a spoon to release their oils and aroma.

Step 4

Add the bruised herbs to the limeade mixture in the pitcher. Stir to combine and let it steep for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Step 5

Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the infused limeade over the ice.

Step 6

Garnish each glass with a lime slice and additional fresh herbs, if desired. Stir gently before serving.

Step 7

Enjoy your refreshing Thai Limeade!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1459g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	445.5

Total Fat 0.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 55.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g	0%
Total Sugars 100.7g
Protein 1.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 139.5mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 1607.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.5%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 98.1%