Serves 4
25 min
Kaffir Lime Cordial
Recipe GLPRd86416fb18c2b3
A vibrant and aromatic cordial concentrate made with fragrant kaffir lime leaves and fresh lime juice. Combine sugar with water and kaffir lime ribbons to create a fragrant syrup, then blend in bright lime juice. Dilute with still or sparkling water and ice to serve a refreshing, sophisticated drink.
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Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups water
8 kaffir lime leaves, cut into ribbons
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Still or sparkling water and ice, for serving
Directions
Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the kaffir lime leaf ribbons to the sugar syrup. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to infuse the flavors.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the syrup to cool for 5-10 minutes.
Stir in the fresh lime juice until fully combined.
Strain the cordial through a fine mesh sieve to remove the kaffir lime leaf pieces, pressing gently to extract any remaining syrup. Transfer to a clean bottle or jar.
To serve, fill a glass with ice and add 2-3 tablespoons of cordial, then top with still or sparkling water according to taste preference. Stir and serve immediately.
