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Lime Cordial

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Lime CordialMikkel Vang

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.

Cooks' note:

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

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    3 3/4 hr

  • Yield

    Makes about 10 cups syrup

Ingredients

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

Preparation

  1. 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.

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