Limeade

Limeade 2 cups fresh lime juice or bottled lime juice 2 cups sugar 1 cup hot water 1 tablespoon lime zest pinch salt cold water 1 lime sliced (optional) Add lime juice, sugar and hot water to a pitcher. Stir to combine until the sugar has melted. Then add the lime zest, and salt to a gallon pitcher. Fill the pitcher with cold water and stir well until combined. Add lime slices to the pitcher when ready to serve or serve in each glass, if desired. Store in the refrigerator. Notes Recipe makes 1 gallon