Name: Lime Cordial
Cook time: 10 min
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

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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.

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