Lime cordial mixer

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To do that you need to clarify the lime juice and steep rather than blend the lime peels. It satisfies all of the above requirements, and when tasted side-by-side with Rose’s it still captures the intent of Rose’s while improving greatly upon it.

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Weigh out your sugar. In the case of lime cordial, you need a boost from citric acid.

Citric acid is completely natural and available just about anywhere.

You can also pick it up at most any homebrew shop.

  • Warm the water and place in blender.

  • Add lime zest, sugar, citric acid and 3.5 oz of lime juice to blender.

  • Blend for about 30 seconds.

  • Fine strain into bottle and refrigerate.

    • Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.002gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.002gSodium: 0.4mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg

    Freeze it in ice cube trays for easy, single-serve portions.

    I use mine all the time and they’re cheap.

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    Squeeze the lime juice. But for me, they’ve always lacked this bracing, bitter, tart edge that a Gimlet made with Rose’s Lime has. 😉

    Cheers, friends!

    Lime Cordial Recipe

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    This lime cordial recipe will put Rose’s Sweetened Lime Juice to shame when it comes time to mix a Gimlet cocktail.

    Use peeler or microplane to remove the zest of about 4 limes. If you don’t have a scale it’s about 8 oz/240 ml. You can let it sit for days and days to infuse that lime peel into the syrup, or you can throw it in a blender on medium speed for about 30 seconds. Again, it gives a Gimlet (or a Kamikaze, if you’re into that sort of thing – I know I am) a bracing, bitter, tart edge.

    Rum, mint, sparkling water, lime juice, and sugar all go together to make a great mojito, but swap the sugar and lime juice for lime cordial, making for a sweet but slightly spicy cocktail. Letting something sit in a Mason jar for six weeks won’t work for us. While it’s a really nice idea, fresh lime juice and sugar in no way captures the tartness and bitterness of a proper lime cordial.

    We find his version a bit too sweet, so we adjust the proportions.

    This lime cordial recipe is delicious, but it does not produce a transparent product. This allows you to gently adjust the sweetness without overpowering the lime.

  • Cloudy Appearance: If your cordial appears cloudy, this is usually due to the zest particles or pulp from the lime juice.

    Enjoy it over ice with soda or in your favorite cocktail.

    Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

    • 6-8 Whole Fresh limes
    • 1 Cup Granulated sugar
    • 1 Cup Water
    • 1 Tbsp Citric acid for added tang and preservation

    • Zester or Grater

    • Sharp Knife and Cutting Board

    • Citrus juicer

    • Saucepan

    • Fine-Mesh Strainer or Cheesecloth

    • Glass Bottle or Jar for Storage

    Serving Suggestions and Pairings

    Lime cordial is a versatile mixer that can be used in a variety of ways to add a zesty twist to drinks and desserts.

    • Refreshing Lime Soda: Mix 2 tablespoons of lime cordial with a tall glass of soda water and ice.

      It also works well mixed into yogurt or whipped cream to add a burst of flavor for fruit toppings and parfaits.

    Troubleshooting Common Issues

    • Too Sweet? If you find that the cordial is a bit too sweet for your liking, you can add a splash more of fresh lime juice to introduce extra acidity.

      If, however, you are looking for a definitive guide on clarifying juices we strongly recommend Dave Arnold’s book Liquid Intelligence.

      Lime Cordial

      An easy to assemble lime cordial for use in the classic Gimlet cocktail, this version is substantially better tasting than what you will find in a bottle of Rose's Sweetened Lime Juice.

      lime cordial mixer

      A lime rickey is made from freshly squeezed lime juice and syrup, but you can swap this out for lime cordial and seltzer water with some lime wedges for garnish. And yet… there are those qualities that make it very unique. You can usually find it in a bigger grocery store than has stuff for canning. Lime is a great ingredient during the summer months and when the cocktail season is truly in full swing, you will not regret having a lime cordial stocked in your pantry for such an occasion!

    • The homemade lime cordial recipe is a simple, natural way to make your own lime mixer for cocktails or refreshing non-alcoholic drinks.

    It’s like the Amaretto Sour recipe from a few years back: no matter how much amaretto I used, the drink was never strong enough, which is why I needed an assist from cask-strength bourbon.