Refreshing Lemon-Lime Drink

Name: Refreshing Lemon-Lime Drink
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 3 quarts (12 servings, 1 cup per serving)
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed; 2/3 cup thawed lemonade concentrate; 1 teaspoon orange extract; 1-1/2 cups water; 6 cups chilled diet lemon-lime soda; 1 medium lemon, sliced; 1 medium lime, sliced

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 3 quarts (12 servings, 1 cup per serving)

Test Kitchen Approved

Here is a lighter version of the famous margarita-without the alcohol! It goes very well with Mexican dishes or as a cool summertime drink in the shade. -Lisa Castillo of Bourbonnais, Illinois

Ingredients

1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
2/3 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
1 teaspoon orange extract
1-1/2 cups water
6 cups chilled diet lemon-lime soda
1 medium lemon, sliced
1 medium lime, sliced

Directions

In a large container, combine the limeade and lemonade concentrates and orange extract. Stir in water.
Just before serving, stir in lemon-lime soda. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 84 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit.

Here is a lighter version of the famous margarita-without the alcohol! It goes very well with Mexican dishes or as a cool summertime drink in the shade. -Lisa Castillo of Bourbonnais, Illinois

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