Lime is like a pocket-sized flavor bomb in the culinary world. Just think tacos. A little squeeze and bam! Your taste buds are wide awake and ready for an adventure in a galaxy far far away. From food to drinks, adding a bit of lime can transform your eating and drinking experience.
It can change your coffee experience too! Lime and coffee is a unique but very satisfying pairing. Lime adds a refreshing component to your favorite drink as you cool down in the heat.
If you enjoyed our post on the tonic and espresso, then this syrup is for you! The tonic and espresso is the perfect drink to add this citrusy infusion to. If lime is good enough for tacos, its good enough for coffee too!
Before we dive into crafting lime simple syrup, let’s take a look at the basics of a simple syrup. It’s a mixture of equal parts water and sugar, gently simmered until the sugar fully dissolves. This syrup serves as a sweetener in many beverages, including your favorite drink at your favorite coffee shop. Simple syrup provides a consistent and easily mixable source of sweetness for both cold and hot drinks.
And a Little Bit of Lime
You don’t need much to make a lime simple syrup. Water, sugar and a few limes will do the trick. For an added twist, consider including some lime zest. However, if you prefer a smoother texture in your drink, feel free to leave it out. Yet don’t underestimate the power of these ingredients to create a mouth-watering coffee concoction. Lets get into the steps and you will see the magic unfold.
Lime Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/4 Cup Lime (equivalent to about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp Lime Zest (Optional)
Instructions
- Begin by combining the water, sugar and lime in a saucepan over low to medium heat. Stir the mixture gently and continue heating until the sugar dissolves entirely. The duration may vary.
- (Optional) For an extra burst of flavor, consider removing the saucepan from heat and add lime zest. Give it a thorough stir.
- Transfer the ingredients into a jar for storage. Let the syrup cool down before covering and storing in your refrigerator.
- Add it to your drink of choice!
One Syrup to Rule Them All
Actually, I’m sure there are many other recipes we will explore that are equally amazing, but this is one of my absolute favorite year-round. Lime simple syrup is really easy to make at home and tastes great. Depending on how sweet and tangy you like your drinks, this could make up to 12 – 16 drinks. Add this to your coffee-making skills and turn some heads the next time you offer some lime in your friend’s coffee.
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