Limeade/ Nam Manao

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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.