After a few days of 90 degree weather, it seems like we’re back to cool and breezy 60s, but that hasn’t stopped Sarah and I from taking advantage of the 2011 lime wars for thirst quenchers. This weekend we got 25 limes for a dollar (better than last weeks 15 for a dollar), and whipped up some limeade. Now limeade is great on its own, but you can also add some tequila (or mescal, if you like smokiness), and even a little mint.
Mix together 3 cups of water with a heaping cup of sugar and bring to a boil.
After the mixture starts boiling, remove it from heat and add the zest of about 6 limes. Let cool to room temperature. Once it’s cooled down, add it to a pitcher with 3 cups of cold water and 1.25 cups of lime juice. Add some ice and lime slices and you should be good to go. You might want to adjust the juice/water/sugar proportions to taste.
From: Commonsense Kitchen
