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.
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 slices lime slices (for garnish), thinly sliced
Instructions
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1
Juice 4 limes fresh limes to yield fresh lime juice. Discard seeds.
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To make simple syrup if not pre-made: combine equal parts sugar and hot water, stir until dissolved, and let cool completely.
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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.
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4
Fill glasses with 2 cups ice cubes. Pour the lime mixture over the ice, filling glasses halfway.
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5
Top with 1.5 cups chilled soda water or sparkling water and stir gently.
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Garnish with 4 slices thinly sliced lime slices (for garnish) and serve immediately.