Lime Simple Syrup

Preparation info
  • Makes About

    ¾ Cup

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Spirits of '76: Celebrating 250 Years with Cocktails from Every State

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
  • ½ cup</

Method

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the lime juice, zest, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.