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Ideal for hot days or as a light accompaniment to spicy meals.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"8-10 fresh limes","name":"Lime","quantity":8,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":8,"usUnit":"piece","form":"juiced","notes":"freshly squeezed to yield about 1 cup of juice","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"6 cups water","name":"Water","quantity":1.4,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"6","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"filtered water preferred","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 cup granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"Ice cubes for serving","name":"Ice cubes","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"cubed","notes":"for serving","group":"serving","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Squeeze the limes into a small bowl or measuring cup until you have approximately 1 cup (240ml) of fresh juice.","group":"preparation","title":"Squeeze the limes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large pitcher, combine 6 cups (1.4l) of water and 1/2 cup (100g) of sugar. Stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.","group":"mixing","title":"Combine 6 cups of water and 1/2 cup of sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"mixing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour the freshly squeezed lime juice into the pitcher with the sugar water. Stir to combine.","group":"mixing","title":"Pour the freshly squeezed lime juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Taste the drink and add more sugar or water if necessary. Serve immediately in glasses filled with ice, or refrigerate until cold.","group":"serving","title":"Taste the drink and add more sugar or water if necessary","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"serving"}],"notes":"Always use fresh limes for the best flavor. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar depending on the tartness of your fruit.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["appetizer","dessert"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["pitcher","juicer","long spoon"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free","low_fat","low_sodium"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1.5,"unit":"l","note":"Makes about 6 cups"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can prepare the lime juice and sugar water mixture up to a day in advance. Keep refrigerated and stir well before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in a sealed pitcher in the refrigerator. 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