Limeade/ Nam Manao

Directions

1. 1
   With your hands or a reamer, squeeze the juice from limes to make 1 cup of lime juice.
2. 2
   Set juice and lime rings aside.
3. 3
   Pour water into a 2-quart microwavable glass measuring cup.
4. 4
   Microwave, uncovered for 6 to 8 minutes on High until almost boiling.
5. 5
   Little bubbles will form on the water surface.
6. 6
   Add sugar and salt and stir until dissolved.
7. 7
   Add lime rinds and let the mixture stand for 10 minutes until cool.
8. 8
   Squeeze the remaining juice from the rinds into the limeade through a sieve into a pitcher.
9. 9
   Add reserved lime juice and stir well.
10. 10
    Refrigerate until ready to serve.
11. 11
    To serve, fill a tall glass with ice and add limeade.
12. 12
    Garnish with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.