Ingredients

• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 5 saffron threads
• 5 cardamom pods, crushed

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Instructions

1. Combine the water, lime juice, sugar, lime zest, saffron threads, and cardamom pods in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 7 minutes, which is just long enough for the flavors to fuse. Remove from the heat and let cool.