5-Minute Lime Simple Syrup
This easy lime simple syrup is the secret to next-level cocktails, mocktails, and more. Made with just fresh limes and sugar, it's ready in minutes and brings pure, citrusy sweetness to all sorts of recipes. Use it in margaritas, mojitos, limeade, or any drink that could use a bright, sweet-tart kick.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime zest fresh
- ¾ cup lime juice freshly-squeezed
Instructions
- Combine the granulated sugar and lime zest in a small saucepan or pot, using a spoon to thoroughly mix the zest into the sugar.¾ cup granulated sugar |1 tablespoon lime zest
- Add lime juice. Place on the stove over medium heat and cook, stirring often, just until the sugar has dissolved.¾ cup lime juice
- Remove pot from the stove and use a fine-mesh strainer to strain syrup into a lidded glass jar or similar vessel for storage. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Notes
This recipe makes about ¾ cup of syrup and should keep for 1-2 months in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.02mg
Nutrition information is an estimate per serving, calculated using standard ingredients. Actual values may vary based on brands used, measurement methods, and more.
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