Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Hot day? Time for some limeade at Myers!


School is all about learning. And if you learn to made a few limeades on a hot spring day, all the better!

That's what Mrs. Jameson's kindergarten class at Myers Elementary School did last week, and they had a great time making them.

If anyone is looking for a decent recipe for the drink, here's one via "Simply Recipes."


INGREDIENTS
                Grated zest of one lime (about 1 Tbsp)
                1 cup lime juice (from about 4-6 Persian limes)
                3/4 cup to 1 cup granulated sugar
                3 cups water
                Several sprigs of fresh mint

METHOD
1 In a small saucepan bring to a boil the sugar, one cup of water, and the lime zest. Once the sugar is dissolved (which it should be by the time the water boils), remove from heat and let cool for for a few minutes. The amount of sugar is a guideline, it depends on how sweet you like your limeade and how tart your particular limes are.
2 Place a strainer over a bowl, or wide-mouthed serving container, and pour the sugar syrup through it, straining out the lime zest. Add the lime juice and 2 cups of water. Taste for sour/sweet balance. If too sweet, add a little more lime juice. Add several sprigs of fresh mint.

Chill, or serve immediately over ice.

Yield: Makes about 1 quart.


Anyone for lemonade next?




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