Lime Simple Syrup
Learn how to make delicious Lime Simple Syrup that is perfect in cocktails and on fruit salad with only 3 simple ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Cooling Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 99kcal
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large lime {juice & zest}
Combine the water and granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and whisk until sugar is dissolved. Note: The mixture will be clear and not cloudy.
Remove from heat and pour into another heat proof container to cool for 30 minutes.
Once the mixture is cooled, add lime juice and lime zest. Stir to combine. Store your lime simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.
- Choose brightly colored fresh limes without any brown spots. It will give the end product a deep flavor and gorgeous color.
- You do not need to boil the mixture. It will only take a few minutes on the stove top while whisking to get a great end product.
- If you prefer to not have any zest in the mixture but still want the taste, use a fine-mesh strainer to remove it. Adding it for even a short amount of time will enhance the flavor.
- For a plain simple syrup use the same recipe minus the addition of the lime. Doing so will give you a more versatile sugar syrup.
- Store in a good airtight container like a mason jar. This will ensure that the syrup lasts for weeks.
Variations
Orange Simple Syrup- Make the same recipe but substitute orange juice and zest for the lime.
Lemon Simple Syrup- Use the same combination of water and sugar with the addition of lemon juice and zest.
Lemon-Lime Simple Syrup- Use a combination of lemon and lime juice in this recipe.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg