WHAT WE'RE DRINK'N? LIME FIZZ

LIME FIZZ

makes not quite 5 C

hands on time: less than 5 mintues

crushed ice

3/4 - 1 C lime simple syrup (below)

1/2 C fresh lime juice

3 1/2 C chilled club soda

Fill large pitcher with crushed ice. Pour lime simple syrup and lime juice over ice. Add club soda and stir gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Lime Simple Syrup

makes 1 1/2 C

hands on time: 10 minutes

Stir leftovers into unsweetened iced teas.

1 C sugar

1 T lime zest

1/2 C fresh lime juice

Cook sugar and 1/2 C water in saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lime zest and lime juice. Cover and chill 1 hour.