Homemade Lime Syrup Recipe
This homemade lime syrup is made with fresh limes, sugar, and water for an easy sweetener for lime soda, cocktails, and more.
Equipment
- Fine grater
- Small saucepan
- Fine mesh strainer
- Heatproof jar or bottle for storage
Ingredients
- 1 lime zest, finely grated; zest 1 lime
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Zest the lime. Finely zest the lime, taking only the green outer skin and avoiding the white pith underneath.
- Mix the zest and sugar. Add the lime zest and sugar to a small saucepan. Stir together and let sit for a few minutes.
- Add the water. Pour the water into the saucepan and stir to combine.
- Add the lime juice and simmer. Add the fresh lime juice and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook until the sugar has completely dissolved, then remove from the heat and let cool before straining.
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.05g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.04mg
