SWEET OR SALTY LIMEADE OR LEMONADE

SWEET OR SALTY LIMEADE OR LEMONADE image

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup sugar
1 cup freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice, pulp and rinds reserved (approx 6 large or up to 12 small fruits)
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste.

Steps:

1. Microwave 1/2 cup of water until hot and add sugar. Stir well, this is your sugar syrup. 2. In another pan bring 6 cups water to a boil; remove from heat, and add rinds and pulp. Let steep for 10 minutes and then remove rinds. 3. Combine liquid in a pitcher with lime or lemon juice and salt (if using). Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Fruit mixture and sugar syrup can be refrigerated separately for a couple of days, until needed.) Add syrup to taste, and serve over ice.