Lime Simple Syrup

Name: Lime Simple Syrup
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lime zest; ½ cup fresh lime juice

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Simple syrup is easy to make and adds sweetness and flavor to anything from iced tea to a homemade cocktail. This version includes a zesty kick of lime.

By Elena Rosemond-Hoerr

Recipe by Southern Living May 2011

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Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Allison R. Banks

Recipe Summary

hands-on:

10 mins

total:

1 hr 10 mins

Yield:

Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lime zest
½ cup fresh lime juice

Directions

Step 1
Cook sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in lime zest and lime juice. Cover and chill 1 hour.

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