Lime Cordial Recipe-July 2024-www.zdask.com

　　Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　3 3/4 hr

　　Lime cordial is a mixture of sweet limeade syrup and beer, club soda, or seltzer, in a ratio of about 3 parts syrup to 1 part beer or soda (the syrup by itself can also be properly called lime cordial). The wonderfully refreshing drink both complements and tames intense spices.

Ingredients

Makes about 10 cups syrup

　　6 1/2 cups water

　　2 cups sugar

　　1 cup strained fresh lime juice (from 8 large limes)

　　Beer (not dark) or club soda or seltzer

Step 1

Heat water and sugar in a 2-quart saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, then cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Stir in lime juice and chill, covered, until cold, about 3 1/2 hours.

Step 3

Pour about 3/4 cup lime cordial in a tall glass filled with ice and top off with beer or club soda.

　　Cooks' note:

　　Lime cordial, without beer or club soda, keeps, covered and chilled, 5 days.