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Jalapeño limeade
Sweet, tart, and just spicy enough. Great with tacos and anything off the grill.
- 15 min active
- Serves 8
- Lemonades & citrus coolers
Instructions
- Make spicy syrup. Simmer sugar, water, and half the jalapeño for 5 minutes. Cool and strain.
- Mix. Combine the syrup, lime juice, and cold water.
- Serve. Pour over ice and float a jalapeño slice in each glass.
Hosting tip: Remove the jalapeño seeds for gentle heat, or keep them for a real kick. Label it spicy on your menu sign.
Make it ahead
Make up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate. Add ice only when serving.
Great for
Serve it at game day. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.
What you'll need
- 2-gallon drink dispenserHolds a full batch
- Citrus juicerSaves your hands when juicing a dozen lemons
- Mason jar glassesClassic for lemonade
- Reusable strawsWashable and party colors
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Questions
How many lemons or limes do I need?
One lemon gives about 3 tablespoons of juice and one lime about 2 tablespoons. Buy a few extra, since fruit varies.
Can I make it for more people?
Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.
