Version 1
Credit: Leandro DiMonriva, The Educated Barfly
Ingredients
3 cups 1:1 simple syrup
zest of 6 limes
1 oz lime juice
1/2 tsp citric acid
Directions
Blend simple syrup and lime zest, then strain. Add the lime juice and citric acid.
Version 2
Credit: Jeffrey Morgenthaler
Ingredients
250 g sugar
8 oz hot water
1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
3 tbsp lime zest
2 tbsp citric acid
Directions
Combine ingredients in a blender and blend on medium speed for 30 seconds. Strain, bottle, and refrigerate.
Notes
Fantastic for adding multi-dimensional, balanced lime flavor.
Update
So, I found Morgenthaler’s version way too tart. When I mixed it with an equal amount of the Educated Barfly’s version, it was perfect. So, until I combine the recipe into one, for now, I’ll just recommend blending these versions together.
