Lime Base for Lemonade

Name: Lime Base for Lemonade
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 5 limes - 600 g; 1 1/2 cup sugar - 270 g; 1 cup water - 240 ml

Ingredients

1
Wash the limes well and zest the skin
2
Extract the juice
3
Combine the zested lime peel and sugar in a saucepan
4
Add the water and simmer slowly, stirring until the sugar has dissolved
5
Let it come to a boil
6
Cook for 2 minutes
7
Let it cool and combine with lime juice
8
Strain and refrigerate
9
Serve at a picnic in a well-sealed bottle and dilute with water or sparkling water
10
Serves 8 to 10 cups (approximately 2 liters)