Caribbean Lime Drink (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 limes
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1 lemon
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3 cups hot water (700ml)
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Sweetener to taste (approximately ¾ cup raw cane sugar recommended)
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5 cups cold water (1.18 litres)
# Instructions:
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Cut the ends off each lime and lemon. Then, carefully cut away the outer peel from each fruit, discarding the peels. Place the peeled fruit (with the white pith removed) in a small bowl.
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Pour 3 cups of hot water into a blender. Add your sweetener of choice (starting with about ¾ cup of raw cane sugar or equivalent). Secure the lid tightly - this is important as you're working with hot water! Add the peeled limes and lemon to the blender.
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Carefully blend everything until you achieve a smooth consistency. The hot water helps extract maximum flavor from the citrus fruits and dissolves the sweetener efficiently.
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Place a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a large bowl. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer to remove any pulp, seeds, or fibrous bits. Discard the solids left in the strainer.
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Add 5 cups of cold water to the strained mixture and stir well to combine. If the lemonade is still warm, allow it to cool completely before serving. You can speed this up by refrigerating it.
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Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness if needed. If you want it sweeter, dissolve additional sweetener in a small amount of hot water first, then stir it into the lemonade. This ensures it mixes in properly.
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Refrigerate until completely cold, then serve over ice for a truly refreshing drink. Garnish with fresh lime slices if desired.
# Notes:
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Sweetness level is personal preference - start with less and add more as needed.
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For stronger lime flavor, add an extra lime or two.
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Traditional variations include adding ginger or sour orange (ulgi fruit).