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Lime Juice Fresh and in Syrup

Fresh lime juice with water alone is preferred by many people to that of any other citrus fruit. It is thirstquenching and a mild tonic. When a dash of calisaya is added the tonic effect is of course more pronounced. Lime juice may be added to lemonade or orangeade with a most pleasant aromatic effect (see the Lemon). To preserve the juice of fresh limes unsweetened, care must be used. Squeeze the limes and heat the juice to 150° F.; neither below this nor above 160°, or the flavour will be ruined. Filter while hot through some standard filtering medium and it should keep in good condition a year. The juice may also be preserved with sugar as for lemon and orange syrups.