Serves 10
480 min
Panela Limeade Recipe
Recipe GLPR77316ab163129b
A refreshing and naturally sweetened beverage made with panela (unrefined cane sugar), fresh lime juice, and lime zest. This drink is perfect for hot days and can be served chilled over ice. The panela dissolves slowly in water, creating a rich, caramel-like sweetness that complements the brightness of fresh lime.
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Ingredients
4 thin strips, plus more for garnish if desired lime zest strips
¾ cup panela, roughly chopped
3½ cups water
¼ cup (from 3 to 4 limes) fresh lime juice
Directions
Place the chopped panela into a large pitcher or container. Add 2 cups of water and stir well, then let it sit at room temperature for 6 to 8 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally, until the panela dissolves completely.
Once the panela has dissolved, add the remaining 1.5 cups of water to the pitcher and stir to combine.
Add the fresh lime juice to the panela mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
Strain the limeade through a fine-mesh sieve if desired to remove any remaining panela particles, then return it to the pitcher.
Add the lime zest strips to the pitcher for flavor and garnish. Chill the limeade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve the panela limeade over ice in individual glasses, garnishing each glass with additional lime zest strips if desired.
