Grilled Lemon Limeade

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Once you see all the lemons and limes cooked and fragrant on the grill, you'll believe the extra steps to this limeade are worth the wait. The grilling jumpstarts the flavor out of the citrus, so that every sip is bracing, refreshing, and uniquely delicious.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
2 quarts
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 8 lemons, halved

  • 8 limes, halved

  • 4 cups water, divided, or to taste

  • 1 lemon, sliced

  • 1 lime, sliced

  • ice cubes

Directions

  1. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Pour sugar into a saucepan; press halved lemons and limes cut-side down into the sugar.

  3. Set the saucepan with remaining sugar on grill; stir in 2 cups of water and whisk over the heat until dissolved into a syrup. Let cool.

  4. Place lemon and lime halves sugared-side down on grill and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

  5. Place lemon and lime slices on the grill; cook until browned, 30 to 60 seconds on each side.

  6. Juice halved lemons and limes into a large pitcher. Add syrup and 2 cups water to the juice, 1/2 cup at a time, until the limeade achieves desired sweetness. Pour limeade into glasses filled with ice; garnish each glass with a grilled citrus slice.

Cook's Note:

The citrus juice can be strained with a mesh strainer after juicing, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

173 Calories
0g Fat
52g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 173
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 99mg 110%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 193mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.