Sparkling Limeade
Sparkling Limeade  makes about 2 1/4 cups concentrate  1 cup granulated  sugar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest (from 2-3 limes)  3/4 cup lime juice (about 8-10 limes) sparkling water, for serving ice, optional.  In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.  […]
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[Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.]
You would think that after all of these years blogging (19!), I would have posted a recipe for Sparkling Limeade before. Nope. In all of the years of blogging, I have made:
Blueberry Limeade
Spicy Cucumber Limeade
Cilantro Limeade
Jalapeno Ginger Lime Spritzers
Brazilian “Lemonade”
[Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.]
Sol Food (the same place that makes my favorite chicken) makes an incredible limeade that pairs well with their food. I usually cut it with more sparkling water because I don’t like it toooooo sweet. This has been a great addition to my weekly meal prep. It helps us bypass buying soda, and that’s a huge win for me!
Three simple ingredients:
[Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.]
We are going to make a lime simple syrup. Dissolve the sugar in water over medium heat.
[Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.]
We are gonna get zesty!
[Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.]
Let’s let the lime zest infuse the hot simple syrup.
[Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.]
Squeeze the lime juice. Strain the zest out of the syrup.
[Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.]
Introduce them to each other.
[Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.]
Here’s your lime concentrate.
[Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.]
Mix with your favorite sparkling water. Ginger beer or ginger ale would be good additions, too!
Make a cocktail with it if that’s your thing.
[Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.]
Fill a glass with ice.
[Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.]
Add the lime concentrate. Top with sparkling water.
[Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.]
TADA!!
[Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.]
Stay hydrated!