MAKRUT LIME LEAF LEMONADE

Makrut lime leaves (pronounced mah-krut), are aromatic leaves that add a distinctive lime flavor when added to salt mixes, spice blends, stir fries or drinks.

A tart and sweet limeade made with only a few ingredients, fast and simple.

This limeade has a bright and tangy flavor, refreshing on a hot summers day.

MAKRUT LIME LEAF LEMONADE

Nija Clark

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Ingredients

  

• 2 cups of water
• 10 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 cups club soda or seltzer
• 3/4 cup of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

 

• In a saucepan combine water, sugar and lime leaves over medium heat. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Set aside to cool and then refrigerate until cold
• Fill 4 glasses with 1/2 cup of the syrup, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 cup club soda. Stir. Add ice and serve

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"Adapted from New York Times"