Homemade Lime Cordial

Homemade Lime Cordial

Tangy, bright lime syrup made from fresh zest and juice, ready to stir into soda or cocktails.

Total 2 hr 5 min Makes 16 oz Calories 110/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

This cordial steeps lime zest in sugar syrup to pull out fragrant oils, then balances the sweetness with fresh lime juice and a touch of citric acid for tartness. Serve it diluted with still or sparkling water over ice, or use it as a mixer for gin and vodka cocktails. It keeps well in the refrigerator for weeks, making it a handy syrup to have on hand.

Ingredients

  • 8 limes, zested and juiced (about 1 cup juice)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon citric acid
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Zest the limes, taking care to avoid the bitter white pith, and set the zest aside. Juice the limes and strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp.

  2. In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lime zest. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the zest steep in the syrup to infuse.

  4. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the zest to extract flavor, then discard the zest.

  5. Stir the strained lime juice, citric acid, and salt into the warm syrup until fully dissolved.

  6. Let the cordial cool completely to room temperature before bottling.

  7. Pour the cooled cordial into a clean 16-ounce bottle or jar, seal, and refrigerate until ready to use.

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Homemade Lime Cordial

This cordial steeps lime zest in sugar syrup to pull out fragrant oils, then balances the sweetness with fresh lime juice and a touch of citric acid for tartness. Serve it diluted with still or sparkling water over ice, or use it as a mixer for gin and vodka cocktails. It keeps well in the refrigerator for weeks, making it a handy syrup to have on hand.

2 hr 5 min 16 oz 110 cal

Ingredients

  • 8 limes, zested and juiced (about 1 cup juice)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon citric acid
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. 1

    Zest the limes, taking care to avoid the bitter white pith, and set the zest aside. Juice the limes and strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp.

  2. 2

    In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lime zest. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  3. 3

    Remove the saucepan from heat and let the zest steep in the syrup to infuse.

  4. 4

    Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the zest to extract flavor, then discard the zest.

  5. 5

    Stir the strained lime juice, citric acid, and salt into the warm syrup until fully dissolved.

  6. 6

    Let the cordial cool completely to room temperature before bottling.

  7. 7

    Pour the cooled cordial into a clean 16-ounce bottle or jar, seal, and refrigerate until ready to use.