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Published: Jun 25, 2019 · Modified: May 21, 2022 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Sparkling Limeade

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A glass filled with a beverage and topped with a lime wedge.

Sparkling Limeade is a refreshing non alcoholic beverage perfect for summertime or whenever you want something delicious!

This tasty drink is made with fresh limes, sugar and sparkling water and can be mixed together in just 5 minutes.

A class of limeade with a lime wedge and two straws.
Table of Contents
Limeade
Ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Frequently asked questions
More delicious lime recipes
Sparkling Limeade

Limeade

Limeade is a super refreshing drink similar to lemonade, but made with limes instead. It's a nice change from the popular lemonade.

On a recent trip for  a soccer tournament my son picked up a bottle of sparkling limeade at an organic market. It was delicious and so refreshing. I had to recreate that bubbly drink as soon as we  came home. 

This drink is a bit on the tart side and that's just how I like it. I tend to like things on the tart side like in lime sherbet and rhubarb crisp. If you like it a bit sweeter, feel free to add a bit more sugar. 

Sparkling limeade is a beverage made with fresh squeezed lime juice, sugar and carbonated or sparkling water. 

Ingredients

Fresh limes, sugar and a bottle of sparkling water.
  • Limes - use fresh squeezed lime juice. You'll need a ¼ cup of lime juice which is about 2 large limes.
  • Sugar - granulated sugar
  • Sparkling water - Look for sparkling water, not soda water. Use an unflavored water for this recipe. 

Step by step directions

  • Squeeze limes into a large measuring cup.
  • Add sugar and stir until sugar dissolves. This may take a minute, but you want the sugar fully dissolved before adding the sparkling water.
  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Pour lime mixture over ice and then add sparkling water.
  • Stir well and garnish with a lime wedge.
A measuring cup with lime juice.

Recipe tips

  • Make certain the sugar has fully dissolved in the lime juice. Just keep stirring and it will dissolve. You can also let it sit for a minute and then come back to it and stir again.
  • Use fresh squeezed lime juice. Bottled lime juice just doesn't taste the same.
  • If you prefer your limeade a bit sweeter, add an additional tablespoon of sugar. It will take a bit longer to dissolve the additional sugar.
  • Serve right away so the sparkling water still has the carbonation.
  • Recipe can be doubled or tripled to serve the amount you need.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use plain water instead of sparkling water in the sparkling limeade?

Of course you can add plain water. You'll just have regular limeade instead of sparkling limeade! Still delicious even without the bubbles. 

Can I use other citrus juice instead of lime juice?

Yes! This would be delicious using fresh squeezed lemon juice, orange juice or grapefruit juice. 

How long will sparkling limeade last?

Due to the carbonation, you'll want to enjoy this beverage right away.

More delicious lime recipes

  • Lime sherbet
  • Honey lime shrimp
  • Lime zucchini bread
  • Cilantro lime butter
  • Tequila lime pork chops

If you are looking for other refreshing beverages to make, you might want to try this lemonade recipe or this raspberry lemonade recipe.  Both are delicious and refreshing!

A glass filled with ice, a lime wedge and two straws.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Be sure to check out all my beverages!

  • Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
  • Sparkling Lemon Peach Tea
  • Moscow Mule
  • Elderberry Vodka

A class of limeade with a lime wedge and two straws.

Sparkling Limeade

Kathy
Refreshing beverage made with fresh limes and carbonated water.
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 1 glass
Calories 108 kcal

Equipment

  • Lemon Juicer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
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Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 Tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 ½ Cups Sparkling water
  • 1 Cup Ice

Instructions
 

  • Squeeze the lime juice into a large measuring cup.
    ¼ cup Lime juice
  • Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
    2 Tablespoons Sugar
  • Fill a glass with ice.
    1 Cup Ice
  • Pour mixture lime juice and sugar over ice.
  • Add sparkling water and stir.
    1 ½ Cups Sparkling water
  • Garnish with additional lime wedges.

Video

Notes

  • Make certain the sugar has fully dissolved in the lime juice. Just keep stirring and it will dissolve. You can also let it sit for a minute and then come back to it and stir again.
  • Use fresh squeezed lime juice. Bottled lime juice just doesn't taste the same.
  • If you prefer your limeade a bit sweeter, add an additional tablespoon of sugar. It will take a bit longer to dissolve the additional sugar.
  • Serve right away so the sparkling water still has the carbonation.
  • Recipe can be doubled or tripled to serve the amount you need.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 1gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 88mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
Keyword limeade, sparkling limeade
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  1. Fred G says

    June 27, 2019 at 6:31 pm

    5 stars
    What a great drink for hot days.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 28, 2019 at 4:34 am

      It's very refreshing!

      Reply
  2. Valentina says

    June 27, 2019 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    What a perfect, refreshing and fun drink for summer. Love it!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 28, 2019 at 4:34 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Kelly | Foodtasia says

    June 26, 2019 at 10:35 am

    5 stars
    Love this limeade, Kathy! So refreshing!

    Reply
  4. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    June 26, 2019 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    Sounds super refreshing, Kathy! Hubby and I would love this! Bet it would be such a lovely base for a cocktail too 🙂 Cheers, my friend!

    Reply
  5. David @ Spiced says

    June 26, 2019 at 4:44 am

    5 stars
    What a fun idea to make your own sparkling limeade! We drink a lot of sparkling water in our house, but it's typically in cans. I'll have to try making my own sometime! Limes are the perfect flavor for summer, too!

    Reply
  6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    June 25, 2019 at 5:26 pm

    So refreshing Kathy! Perfect summer beverage.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 28, 2019 at 4:34 am

      It really is perfect for summertime!

      Reply
  7. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    June 25, 2019 at 11:39 am

    5 stars
    Hi Kathy and happy summer! This sparkling limeade looks extra delicious and I love your paper straws. I have a collection of paper straws in a big jar on my kitchen counter at the ready for fun slurps like this . Such a refreshing summery drink! Wishing you a great summer with your family!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 25, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      Hi Allie,
      What a fun collection to display, and I'll be they get used all the time! Paper straws have such fun colors and designs. This limeade is super refreshing! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

    June 25, 2019 at 6:54 am

    5 stars
    A delicious and refreshing drink! Lovely!! Lime is such a delicious flavour 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 25, 2019 at 2:43 pm

      I think limes are often overlooked, but they are so good!

      Reply

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