Name: Sparkling Limeade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup white granulated sugar (or cane sugar); 1 cup water; 4 ounces simple syrup (8 tablespoons, depending on how sweet you want it); ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 - 6 limes); Ice for serving; 8 - 12 ounces Sparkling water to top off (divided); Lime slices for garnish

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This Sparkling Limeade features tangy and zesty lime juice and sweet simple syrup served over ice topped with sparkling water. It’s light and refreshing and perfect for spring and summer days. Serve this sparkling and tangy drink at your next summer BBQ with these Smoked Chicken Kabobs (Electric Smoker).

Straight on view of a glass of sparkling limeade with a lime slice on the rim.

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Why This Recipe is So Good

It screams summer in a glass. Sparkling limeade is zesty and so refreshing – perfect for a hot day. You’ll love how super easy it is to make. The hardest part about this recipe is squeezing the limes which can be done with citrus juicer, then after that everything comes together in just a few minutes. The tangy lime juice pairs so well with the simple syrup and bubbly sparkling water, it’s like a homemade Sprite.
Speaking of Sprite, customize this recipe by using half lemon juice and half lime juice, add a splash of cherry juice or garnish with fresh mint leaves. Or for a different flavor use the Mint Ginger Syrup from this Mint Ginger Lemonade recipe.

Recipe Ingredients

Sparkling limeade ingredient infographic.

Lime juice – Freshly squeezed lime juice is best to use for this sparkling drink. It takes a minute to juice them but it’s well worth it in flavor.

Sugar – Combined with water to make a simple syrup to sweeten this drink.

Sparkling water – Any sparkling water or club soda will work here. Just make sure to add the sparkling water just before serving so you don’t have a flat drink.

How to Make Sparkling Limeade

All ingredients, measurements, and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Straight on view of a glass filled with ice, lime juice and a slice of lime.

Straight on view of a glass filled with ice, sparkling water and syrup.

Make a simple syrup by combining sugar and water in a medium saucepot. Bring to a simmer on medium heat. This takes about 10 – 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.

Make sparkling limeade. Fill each glass halfway with ice, ¼ cup of lime juice, and 2 ounces of the simple syrup. Finally, top off with sparkling water and enjoy.

3/4 view of a glass of sparkling limeade with a lime slice on top.

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