Homemade Rose's Lime Juice Lime Cordial Recipe

Craving the zesty tang of Rose's Lime Cordial but tired of the high price and scarcity? This recipe, adapted from a Chowhound favorite by Maria J., lets you make your own delicious, authentic-tasting cordial at home! Perfect for classic cocktails like Gimlets, or any recipe calling for that signature lime flavor. Skip the food coloring – we've found it produces an unexpected turquoise hue! Make a batch today and elevate your drinks.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 1256.4 kcal
Protein 22g
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Ingredients for Homemade Rose's Lime Juice Lime Cordial

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How to Make Homemade Rose's Lime Juice Lime Cordial

  1. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This creates a simple syrup.
  3. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely.
  4. In a large bowl or pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup, lime juice, and citric acid.
  5. Stir well to ensure everything is thoroughly mixed.
  6. Add the rosewater (optional, for a more delicate floral note).
  7. Strain the cordial through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle or jar.
  8. Store in the refrigerator. Your homemade Rose's Lime Cordial will last for several weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

907g

Fat

1g

Carbs

123g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Fruit Easy Low Fat Dietary Copycat Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Healthy 2 Low In Something Citrus Lime Non Alcoholic From Scratch

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Homemade Rose's Lime Juice Lime Cordial?

Homemade Rose's Lime Juice Lime Cordial takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Homemade Rose's Lime Juice Lime Cordial?

Homemade Rose's Lime Juice Lime Cordial has approximately 1256.4 calories per serving, with about 22 g protein, 123 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Homemade Rose's Lime Juice Lime Cordial?

The key ingredients for Homemade Rose's Lime Juice Lime Cordial are Limes, Sugar, Blue Food Coloring. See the full list with measurements above.

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