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Lime lemonade

A fresh, tangy drink made with lime juice, sugar and ice-cold water. Very popular in the Turks and Caicos Islands, it is enjoyed at any time of day, especially in hot weather.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

150 kcal per serving

Protein
0.8 g
Carbohydrates
32.3 g
of which sugars
31.5 g
Fat
1.2 g
Fiber
3.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Wash the limes, cut them in half and squeeze them to get about 200 ml of juice.
  2. In a jug, mix the lime juice with the sugar and stir until dissolved.
  3. Add the cold water and mix well.
  4. Add the ice cubes just before serving to keep the drink nice and cold.
  5. If using mint, lightly bruise the leaves and add them to the jug.

Variations and tips

Lighter version. Reduce the sugar to 60 g and add sparkling water when serving.

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