This lemon-lime drink tastes like the bottled or powdered version I enjoyed as a child. Inexpensive to mix up, it’s delightfully refreshing. Use freshly squeezed juices for the best flavor.
As a relatively new mom raising two young boys under the age of 3, I have a lot of respect for the woman responsible for this delicious Lemon-Lime Sports Ade recipe. Jessica Fisher, author of Best 100 Juices for Kids, is not only a successful blogger, writer and former teacher but she is also a homeschooling, work from home mother of SIX children. Six! Impressive, right?
I met Jessica last year when I attended Camp Blogaway in Southern California. After hearing her speak at a breakout session titled “Strategies for Keeping Your Blog Going and Not Running Out of Steam” I immediately ran over to introduce myself. Needless to say, Jessica is wicked smaht.
As a healthy food blogger who has gone through her own weight loss journey, I was thrilled when Jessica asked me to review her latest book, Best 100 Juices for Kids. Replacing processed sugars with naturally sweet foods like fruit and fresh juice is one of the easiest and most important steps to living a healthier lifestyle.
Not only are the recipes in this book creative and thoughtful but there is something for everyone. Veggie-based juices, chocolatey smoothies and everything in between.
Of course, I couldn’t pass up this tart, tangy and slightly sweet Lemon-Lime Sports Ade. I love that she adds sea salt to balance out the flavors and add a bit of sodium to replenish nutrients after a sports practice, dance class or soccer match. Not only is this version of your favorite sports drink ridiculously easy to make but it is much more affordable than the store-bought version.
Your straw is waiting.
Lemon-Lime Sports Ade
Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 6 tablespoons Honey Syrup see below
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Honey Syrup
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup water
Instructions:
- In a pitcher, whisk together the water, honey syrup, lemon and lime juices, and salt.
- Store in a covered jar or container in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.
- To make honey syrup, combine the honey and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the honey completely.
- Remove honey syrup from the heat and let cool completely. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts:
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Adam
Thank you for sharing!
Kate L
love this (because I’m not a favor Gatorade for kids all the time.) I live fresh strawberries I picked myself!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh my gosh perfect!!
Marianne
Awesome! My boys will LOVE this!!!!
Liz DellaCroce
YAY!
Molly Livingston
I guess I’m pretty basic, but my favorite fruit to add is Banana and I love sneaking in Spinach. Apples are also good and so are strawberries (which are amazing to add with bananas and Spinach!)
Renalyn Ibale
i love lemon and coconut water though how can i call coco water a juice? and off course mango shake..
Gianna
Strawberries, cherries and raspberries.
Laura
this sounds so refreshing!! I’ll be stirring up a pitcher ASAP.
I don’t know how to add fruit so that it gives my drinks any flavor… maybe I don’t let them sit long enough? Strawberries and cucumbers are my favorites.
Amber
I love adding spinach to smoothies. I haven’t done much with juicing, but I love the taste of fresh squeezed orange juice.
Kara
Making this for us now! Citrus, apples, spinach, avocado–if I want something creamy.
Annette
Strawberries and cucumbers are my two favorite fruits and veggies to add to juices.
Kirsten
I’m just getting into juicing and this book looks great. So far we like carrots, apples, and ginger best. I’m looking forward to experimenting with different homemade lemonades this summer.
Allison
Thanks for the idea! I like to add blueberries… fresh when available and frozen during during the off season.
Christina C
Strawberries create a texture I really like. I’ve never tried greens in my smoothies – my blender isn’t the greatest and I can just imagine terrible chunks of spinach. Yuck.
Jenna @ Eat Drink Pretty
Yummy, would love this book! I love any berries and carrots in juice. Currently I do a lot of smoothie type juices in my Blendtec. Makes you feel so good.
Joanne
There is no place for gatorade in my life anymore now that I have this. So excited because I really hate gatorade but had no other choices on long runs!
Becky V
We don’t juice – so this would be great to get started. I rarely let me kids have soda, and if we do, we use soda stream. We are mostly water drinkers here, but some alternatives would be nice to add some variety. Thanks!
Acmommy3
We love adding spinach, berries, pineapple and mango to our juices and smoothies! Thanks for highlighting this aide drink, I’m definitely going to make it for my family!! Looks great for our camping trips. :)
Tricia
I can’t wait to try this!
Kathy Parry
I wish this was sold at all the concession stands at all the kids baseball, soccer and football games. I do assemblies for elementary school children and I always bring up Gatorade as one of the villain foods…they look at me like I’m crazy! I like cucumber water and so does my teenaged daughter!
Lacey Orlando
I love adding apples, carrots, lemons and beets just to name a few!
Gaby
This looks perfect for summer!
Mary Ann Atzrott
Definitely need this book because the only things I’ve ever added to water are lemon slices!
Shelly
I love any beverages with lemon.
Whitney @ The Newlywed Chefs
Carrot and apple!