Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (200g) granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) filtered water
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) freshly squeezed lime juice

Instructions:

  1. Combine sugar and water. Place 1 cup (200g) granulated white sugar and 1 cup (240ml) filtered water in a saucepan. Note: Using a 1:1 ratio ensures a standard sweetness level for most cocktail recipes.
  2. Dissolve the solids. Heat over medium until the liquid is completely clear and no grains remain.
  3. Cool the syrup. Remove from heat and let it reach room temperature. Note: Adding hot syrup to fresh juice can cook the citrus and change its bright flavor profile.
  4. Prep the lemons. Roll 0.5 cup (120ml) worth of lemons on the counter then juice them. Wait until you smell that sharp, floral citrus aroma.
  5. Prep the limes. Juice 0.5 cup (120ml) of fresh limes into a separate container.
  6. Strain the juice. Pour both juices through a fine mesh strainer to remove all pulp and seeds.
  7. Combine the elements. Stir the cooled sugar syrup into the strained citrus juices.
  8. Chill the mixture. Pour into a glass jar and refrigerate until the bottle feels frosty to the touch.