Lime Syrup Recipe
Need zesty lime syrup for drinks and desserts? This Lime Syrup Recipe is super easy and fresh. Learn how to make Lime Syrup at home with simple steps.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lime juice about 8-10 limes
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- Zest of 4 limes finely grated
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp lime extract optional, for extra punch
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Zest the Limes
- Wash limes well. Grate green zest only. Avoid white bitter pith. Use fine grater. Collect 2 tbsp zest. Takes 2 minutes. Smells amazing already.
Juice the Limes
- Cut limes in half. Juice into measuring cup. Get 1 cup juice. Strain out pulp and seeds. Fresh juice makes best flavor.
Combine Ingredients
- In saucepan, mix sugar, water, lime juice, zest, and salt. Stir over medium heat. Sugar dissolves fast. No crystals left.
Simmer to Thicken
- Bring to gentle boil. Reduce to simmer. Cook 8-10 minutes. Stir often. Syrup thickens slightly. Coats spoon nicely.
Cool and Strain
- Remove from heat. Cool 10 minutes. Strain through fine mesh into clean bottle. Discard zest bits. Clear golden syrup.
Store and Chill
- Seal bottle tight. Refrigerate immediately. Ready to use. Flavor improves next day.
Notes
- Roll limes on counter before juicing. Gets more juice out.
- Use caster sugar for faster dissolve.
- Add mint leaves during simmer for mojito syrup.
- Make lemon-lime version with half lemon juice.
- Spice it with ginger slices for ginger-lime syrup.
- Double batch fills ice cube trays perfectly.