limeade

For spiked drinks, pour 1 ounce vodka over iceinto each glass before topping with limeade.

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar

1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges, for garnish (14 to 16 limes total)

 

Procedure:

1. Heat the sugar and 1 cup water in a smallsaucepan over medium heat, stirring, until the sugarhas dissolved, 5 to 6 minutes.

2. Stir together the lime juice and 5 cups water ina large pitcher; stir in the sugar syrup. Refrigerateuntil cold (or up to 2 days in an airtight container).Garnish each serving with a lime wedge.