Lime Simple Syrup
By America's Test KitchenPublished on July 3, 2013
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Makes about 1 cup
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Before You Begin
In the test kitchen, we keep sugar syrup in the refrigerator at all times during the summer. This recipe makes enough syrup for two pitchers of iced tea and can be doubled if you go through a lot of iced tea in your household.
Instructions
- Heat sugar, water, and lime zest in small saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar completely dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Strain and discard zest. Syrup can be refrigerated for 1 week.
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Makes about 1 cupIngredients
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Why This Recipe Works
Simple syrup is the best way to sweeten cold beverages from lemonade to iced tea. Unlike granulated sugar, which won’t dissolve readily in beverages, liquid simple syrup doesn’t make cold beverages gritty. Simple syrup is equal parts water and sugar heated long enough to dissolve the sugar. The syrup can be flavored with citrus zest or spices like stick cinnamon. It can be refrigerated for up to one week.
Before You Begin
In the test kitchen, we keep sugar syrup in the refrigerator at all times during the summer. This recipe makes enough syrup for two pitchers of iced tea and can be doubled if you go through a lot of iced tea in your household.
Instructions
- Heat sugar, water, and lime zest in small saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar completely dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Strain and discard zest. Syrup can be refrigerated for 1 week.
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