Keeping limes on hand can be a chore. Rather than using lime juice and over-processed syrup in cocktails, make your own Lime Simple Syrup ahead of time!
Author:Amanda MacArthur
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:About 1 cup
Category:Beverages
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 peel of lime zest
½ cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup water
Instructions
In a saucepan over medium heat, add sugar, lime juice, and lime zest. Simmer for 5 minutes until sugar is melted, then add water and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until thickened, stirring every so often. Once done, cool, then pour into jar of your choice.
