Lime Syrup

Ingredients

• 10 untreated limes
• 2 stalks lemon balm
• 2 stalks peppermint
• 1 kg sugar

Instructions

1. 1.

   Wash the limes hot and dry them. Slice into rounds and place with the herbs in a bowl.

2. 2.

   Boil the sugar with 1 l water and simmer for 2‑3 minutes. Pour over the limes and let cool. Cover and let steep at a cool place for about 48 hours.

3. 3.

   Strain the syrup through a cloth-lined sieve and bring to a boil in a pot. Transfer to prepared bottles, seal tightly, and allow to cool completely.