Lime cordial

Lime cordial is a mixture of concentrated lime juice and sugar, sometimes used as a mixer for cocktails. While lime cordial can be diluted and consumed with vodka or water, any liquid will suffice.

The cordial this recipe produces is similar to Roses lime cordial.

Ingredients

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• Rind of 4 limes
• Juice of 8 limes
• 30g Citric acid
• 1.5 kg Sugar
• 15g Tartaric acid

Method

1. Boil 3 litres of water
2. Combine citric acid, sugar and tartaric acid.
3. Pour boiling water over the above combination
4. Stir to dissolve.
5. Add lime rind and juice.
6. Cover and and leave overnight.
7. Strain and bottle the mixture in sterilised bottles

Serving suggestions

Dilute with water or soda water according to taste.

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