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plum limeade

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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

Adding rum or vodka to this plum limeade makes a delicious cocktail. With or without alcohol, the limeade should be served immediately, since it will quickly darken if left standing. Don’t be afraid to chew on the mint leaves once you’ve sipped all of your drink!

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For plum limeade

  • 1-2
    fresh limes cut into 6 wedges and seeded
  • 1 lb
    ripe plum (red or black, quartered and pitted)
  • 2/3 c
    superfine sugar (or splenda) or sweeten to taste
  • 1 c
    cold water
  • fresh mint leaves to taste
  • chilled sparkeling water to desired amount
  • ice cubes
  • mint leaves for garnish if disired

How To Make plum limeade

  • 1
    Blend lime wedges (including peel) in a blender on high speed 10 seconds.
  • 2
    Add plums, water, and sugar and blend until plums are pureed, about 15 seconds.
  • 3
    Pour through a very fine sieve into a pitcher, pressing on solids. Add chilled sparkling water to desired amount.
  • 4
    Stir limeade lightly and serve immediately over ice.
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