Lime Syrup

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan combine the sugar with 2 cups water, bring the water to a boil over moderate heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and add the lime rind.
2. 2
   Cook the syrup, undisturbed, for 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Let the syrup cool until it is lukewarm and strain it into a jar, pressing hard on the rind with the back of a spoon.
4. 4
   The syrup keeps indefinitely, covered and chilled.