This refreshing limeade recipe is the perfect thirst quencher for a hot summer day. It uses fresh limes, creating a burst of citrus flavor that's both tangy and sweet. While it's simple to make, it delivers a taste that's delightfully complex. We'll walk you through how to create a homemade simple syrup, which sweetens the limeade and helps the flavors to meld perfectly. You'll also learn how to extract fresh juice from limes and how to create lime zest, which adds an extra touch of flavor to the limeade. With just a few steps, you'll have a refreshing, homemade limeade that's way better than anything you can buy in the store.
Limeade, like its cousin lemonade, has roots in the Mediterranean region. Limes, however, were carried across the continents over centuries by explorers, traders, and colonists. They became a prized possession for British sailors in the 19th century, earning them the nickname "limeys," as limes were used to fend off scurvy during long voyages at sea. This citrus fruit eventually found its way to the tropics, where they were embraced and incorporated into local cuisine. In many tropical countries today, limeade is a refreshing staple enjoyed as a cool relief from the balmy weather. From the Mediterranean to the tropics, this humble citrus fruit has journeyed and evolved, and in the form of limeade, brings a refreshing touch to tables around the world.
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