Ingredients

• 6 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup strained fresh lime juice (from 8 large limes)
• Beer (not dark) or club soda or seltzer

Instructions

1. Heat water and sugar in a 2-quart saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, then cool to room temperature.
2. Stir in lime juice and chill, covered, until cold, about 3 1/2 hours.
3. Pour about 3/4 cup lime cordial in a tall glass filled with ice and top off with beer or club soda.