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Zesty Refreshing Sparkling Jalapeño Limeade

Zesty Refreshing Sparkling Jalapeño Limeade You’ll Crave

This Zesty Refreshing Sparkling Jalapeño Limeade combines tart lime and jalapeño for a perfect summer drink.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Limeade Base
  • 1 cup Fresh Lime Juice About 5-6 limes
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Remove seeds for less heat
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness
For the Sparkling Finish
  • 4 cups Sparkling Water For a bubbly finish
  • Ice Cubes Fill each glass

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • large pitcher

Method
 

How to Make Zesty Refreshing Sparkling Jalapeño Limeade
  1. Juice Limes: Cut the limes in half and squeeze them to obtain about 1 cup of fresh lime juice.
  2. Prepare Jalapeños: Halve and finely dice the jalapeños, removing seeds for a milder flavor.
  3. Cook Limeade Base: In a medium saucepan, combine lime juice, diced jalapeños, and sugar over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  4. Strain Mixture: Pour the cooled mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher.
  5. Combine with Sparkling Water: Add 4 cups of sparkling water to the strained liquid in the pitcher.
  6. Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, then pour the sparkling limeade over the ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 28gVitamin C: 20mg

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh mint or basil. Adjust jalapeño quantity based on heat preference.

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