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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
Cook Time0 minutes
Cooling Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 99kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large lime {juice & zest}

Instructions

  • 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.

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Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

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