Fresh lime cordial

Photographer: Cath Muscat

Serves: 12 (makes 500ml concentrate)

Time to make: 20 mins

Ingredients

1 cup castor sugar
1 cup water
1 stick lemongrass, white part only, bruised
4 strips lime zest
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 8-10 limes)

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Instructions

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1 In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water over low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add lemongrass and lime zest and bring to the boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Strain, then mix lime juice with syrup.

2 To make up a non-alcoholic drink, mix 1 part cordial to 4 parts cold water or mineral water.

3 To add some festive cheer, mix in 3 teaspoons of tequila to every 2 tablespoons (40ml) cordial and 2/3 cup (160ml) water. For 4 people, mix 2/3 cup cordial with 2 2/3 cups water and 1/4 cup of tequila.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 81 cal

Kilojoules 340 kJ

Protein 0.1 g

Total fat 0 g

Saturated fat 0 g

Carbohydrates 19.7 g

Sugar 19.7 g

Dietary fibre 0 g

Sodium 3.3 mg

Calcium 5 mg

Iron 0.1 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.