Homemade Limeade (refined sugar free, Paleo, AIP, Keto)

Homemade Limeade (refined sugar free, Paleo, AIP, Keto)

Homemade Limeade is made with your sweetener of choice: honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, or for Keto, low carb sweetener. Enjoy this incredibly festive, tempting and refreshing treat during hot weather and for special gatherings.

Make Homemade Limeade to fit your diet, perfect for Paleo, AIP, Keto, Gluten-free, VAD, Vegan, GAPS and most diets.

Course Beverage, Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword aip, homemade, honey, keto, limeade, paleo, refined sugar-free, sugar-free

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 15kcal

Author Megan

Cost $4

Equipment

small saucepan , optional
pitcher or large mason jar

Ingredients

4-¼ cups water filtered, divided
3/4 cup honey , maple syrup, agave nectar, or for Keto, liquid allulose or similar
2/3 cup lime juice fresh, from 6 limes
1/8 teaspoon sea salt, or Potassium Lite Salt, or Electrolyte Drink Mix (salt, potassium and magnesium, for an electrolyte twist on this drink)
ice for serving

Instructions

In small saucepan, create Honey (or preferred sweetener) Simple Syrup: Combine 1 cup water, sweetener and sea salt over medium heat. Stir until sweetener and salt are fully dissolved. Remove from heat. (Water should not come to a simmer.)
In a large pitcher or mason jar with lid, combine Simple Syrup, remaining water and fresh lime juice. (Taste to see if you like more water, sweetener or lime juice, and adjust if needed.)
Pour over ice to serve. Garnish with slices of lime, and/or fresh mint. Optional, garnish with a drizzle of Basil Simple Syrup.

Notes

The following nutritional data is for the Keto version of the recipe.

Nutrition