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Cha Manao Thai Limeade

A refreshing Thai iced lime drink made with freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, and a generous pour of soda water - sharp, sweet, and intensely citrusy.

10 minEasyServes 2110 cal/serving

ThaiNon-Alcoholic DrinkNo-CookVeganHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 limes fresh limes, juiced
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts sugar and hot water, cooled)
  • 1.5 cups chilled soda water or sparkling water
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 4 lime slices (for garnish), thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Juice 4 limes fresh limes to yield fresh lime juice. Discard seeds.

  2. 2

    To make simple syrup if not pre-made: combine equal parts sugar and hot water, stir until dissolved, and let cool completely.

  3. 3

    In a pitcher or shaker, combine the lime juice, 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts sugar and hot water, cooled), and 1/8 tsp salt. Stir or shake briefly.

  4. 4

    Fill glasses with 2 cups ice cubes. Pour the lime mixture over the ice, filling glasses halfway.

  5. 5

    Top with 1.5 cups chilled soda water or sparkling water and stir gently.

  6. 6

    Garnish with 4 thinly sliced lime slices (for garnish) and serve immediately.

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What is Cha Manao Thai Limeade?

A refreshing Thai iced lime drink made with freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, and a generous pour of soda water - sharp, sweet, and intensely citrusy. This reference files it under Thai non-alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 10 minutes start to finish.

How many calories are in Cha Manao Thai Limeade?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 110 calories, with 0 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 249 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Cha Manao Thai Limeade for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the limes drops from 4 limes to 2 limes; doubled, it is 8 limes. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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