Heart-Healthy Classic Homemade Limeade
Quench your thirst with this *Heart-Healthy Classic Homemade Limeade*, a refreshing twist on a timeless favorite designed with your well-being in mind. Bursting with the zesty tang of freshly squeezed limes and subtly sweetened with raw honey, this guilt-free beverage is a perfect balance of flavor and health. Infused with aromatic mint leaves and chilled with ice cubes, this limeade offers a hydrating, antioxidant-rich boost that's as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds. Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple yet invigorating drink is ideal for hot summer days, casual gatherings, or anytime you crave a revitalizing citrus treat. Easy to make, low in refined sugar, and beautifully garnished with lime slices and mint, this limeade is destined to become your go-to feel-good refreshment!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Begin by rolling the limes on a countertop to loosen the juice and maximize extraction.
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.
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lime juice and water. This mixture forms the base of your limeade.
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.
Gently crush the mint leaves using a muddler to release their flavors without breaking them into small pieces. Add them to the limeade mixture.
Add the ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the limeade and make it refreshing.
For garnish and extra flavor, add lime slices to the mixture.
Stir the mixture well until all components are thoroughly mixed and the limeade is chilled.
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.
Enjoy your heart-healthy classic homemade limeade!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.2 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 473 mg | 10% | |
*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.
