Lime cordial
Encyclopedia
Lime cordial is a mixture of concentrated lime and sugar
, sometimes used as a mixer for cocktail. While lime cordial can be diluted and consumed with vodka
or water, any liquid will suffice.
In some cases, you will receive lime-flavored syrup if you ask for lime cordial.
Cooking Instructions:
Sugar
Sugar is a class of edible crystalline carbohydrates, mainly sucrose, lactose, and fructose, characterized by a sweet flavor.Sucrose in its refined form primarily comes from sugar cane and sugar beet...
, sometimes used as a mixer for cocktail. While lime cordial can be diluted and consumed with vodka
Vodka
Vodka , is a distilled beverage. It is composed primarily of water and ethanol with traces of impurities and flavorings. Vodka is made by the distillation of fermented substances such as grains, potatoes, or sometimes fruits....
or water, any liquid will suffice.
In some cases, you will receive lime-flavored syrup if you ask for lime cordial.
Recipe for Lime Cordial
Ingredients:- RindZest (ingredient)Zest is a food ingredient that is prepared by scraping or cutting from the outer, colorful skin of citrus fruits such as lemon, orange, citron, and lime. Zest is used to add flavor to foods....
of 4 limes - Juice of 8 limes
- 30g Citric acidCitric acidCitric acid is a weak organic acid. It is a natural preservative/conservative and is also used to add an acidic, or sour, taste to foods and soft drinks...
- 1½ kg Sugar
- 15g Tartaric acidTartaric acidTartaric acid is a white crystalline diprotic organic acid. It occurs naturally in many plants, particularly grapes, bananas, and tamarinds; is commonly combined with baking soda to function as a leavening agent in recipes, and is one of the main acids found in wine. It is added to other foods to...
Cooking Instructions:
- Boil about 3 litres of water.
- Combine citric acid, sugar and tartaric acid.
- Pour boiling water over the above-prepared mixture.
- Stir to dissolve.
- Add rind and juice.
- Cover it and leave overnight.
- Strain the mixture and keep it in a bottle.
- Dilute with water or soda water according to taste.