Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 strips of lemon zest
  • 3 strips of lime zest
  • 3 coriander seeds
  • 2 thin slices of fresh ginger
  • 1 whole clove
  • 1 sprig of mint
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Method

  • In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar.
  • Add the citrus zests, coriander seeds, ginger, clove and mint sprig.
  • Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean; add the seeds and bean to the pan.
  • Simmer over moderate heat for 8 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature, then strain.
  • Stir in the lime juice.