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A bottle of lime syrup with a lime slice inside.

Lime Simple Syrup

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 24 tablespoons
Calories: 33kcal
Author: Deanna
This sweet and tart lime simple syrup is made with just three ingredients and is simple to prepare. Made with fresh lime, water and sugar, you can whip up a batch of this syrup in minutes.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 6 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp lime zest
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Place the water, sugar, lime juice and zest in a small saucepan.
  • Heat over medium heat, stirring occassionally, until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove the zest.
  • Allow the syrup to cool, then move to a bottle or jar for storage. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg