Name: Street-corner limonada
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 large or 2 small limes, cut into wedges, skin on, core removed; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1 cup caster sugar, or more to taste; 2 cup ice; 6 cup chilled water, or more to taste; lime wedges, to garnish

Street-corner limonada

This is a great take on the refreshing lime drink sold by street vendors all over Mexico. A citrusy icy beverage, perfect for any season, but particularly those full of zesty lemons or limes.

Ingredients

1 large or 2 small limes, cut into wedges, skin on, core removed

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1 cup caster sugar, or more to taste

2 cup ice

6 cup chilled water, or more to taste

lime wedges, to garnish

Method

1.Place lime wedges, juice and sugar in a cocktail blender and blitz until the lime peel is in small pieces.

2.Add ice and water and blitz for at least 30 seconds to combine. Pour into an ice-filled jug or glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

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