Limeade is a refreshing drink made from lime juice, water, and sugar. It's the lime version of lemonade, with a sharper, more tangy flavor that some people prefer on a hot day.

To make limeade, you squeeze fresh limes to get their juice, mix it with water and sugar until the sugar dissolves, then serve it cold over ice. The sugar balances out the intense sourness of the lime juice. Some people add mint leaves or a pinch of salt to make the flavors even more interesting.

Limeade tastes different from lemonade because limes have a more complex, slightly bitter edge compared to the straightforward tartness of lemons. In many Latin American countries, limeade (often called agua de limón) is more common than lemonade. At a summer cookout or picnic, a pitcher of homemade limeade can be even more refreshing than store-bought soda, and it shows you put in the effort to make something special.