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 Information:
Adam
April 12, 2017 at 7:33 amThank you for sharing!
Kate L
May 20, 2015 at 9:16 pmlove this (because I’m not a favor Gatorade for kids all the time.) I live fresh strawberries I picked myself!
Liz DellaCroce
May 21, 2015 at 10:49 amOh my gosh perfect!!
Marianne
May 28, 2014 at 2:58 pmAwesome! My boys will LOVE this!!!!
Liz DellaCroce
May 29, 2014 at 10:40 amYAY!
Molly Livingston
May 17, 2014 at 10:48 amI 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
May 14, 2014 at 10:27 pmi love lemon and coconut water though how can i call coco water a juice? and off course mango shake..
Gianna
May 6, 2014 at 6:48 pmStrawberries, cherries and raspberries.
Laura
May 6, 2014 at 12:53 pmthis 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
May 5, 2014 at 10:15 pmI love adding spinach to smoothies. I haven’t done much with juicing, but I love the taste of fresh squeezed orange juice.
Kara
May 5, 2014 at 7:15 pmMaking this for us now! Citrus, apples, spinach, avocado–if I want something creamy.
Annette
May 5, 2014 at 1:04 pmStrawberries and cucumbers are my two favorite fruits and veggies to add to juices.
Kirsten
May 4, 2014 at 8:49 pmI’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
May 2, 2014 at 12:02 amThanks for the idea! I like to add blueberries… fresh when available and frozen during during the off season.
Christina C
May 1, 2014 at 7:01 pmStrawberries 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
May 1, 2014 at 4:16 pmYummy, 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
May 1, 2014 at 3:56 pmThere 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
May 1, 2014 at 12:32 pmWe 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
May 1, 2014 at 11:23 amWe 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
April 30, 2014 at 11:29 pmI can’t wait to try this!
Kathy Parry
April 30, 2014 at 10:22 pmI 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
April 30, 2014 at 10:19 pmI love adding apples, carrots, lemons and beets just to name a few!
Gaby
April 30, 2014 at 10:11 pmThis looks perfect for summer!
Mary Ann Atzrott
April 30, 2014 at 9:34 pmDefinitely need this book because the only things I’ve ever added to water are lemon slices!
Shelly
April 30, 2014 at 9:33 pmI love any beverages with lemon.
Whitney @ The Newlywed Chefs
April 30, 2014 at 9:22 pmCarrot and apple!