Iranian Lime Rickey “Fizz”

from Punch (http://punchdrink.com)

Ingredients

Yield: 5 gallons

• 2 cups London dry gin, preferably Colombo
• 2 cups London dry gin, preferably Colombo
• 2 cups single malt Scotch, preferably Jura
• 2 cups single malt Scotch, preferably Jura
• 2 1/2 cups Iranian lime cordial (see Editor's Note)
• 2 1/2 cups Iranian lime cordial (see Editor's Note)
• 5 cups water
• 5 cups water
• 7 cups dry white wine
• 7 cups dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon sparkling wine yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon

  Directions

  1. Hydrate yeast as instructed, then add all other ingredients to a mixing tub.
  2. Stir to combine.
  3. Siphon into swing top beer bottles or Champagne bottles and close properly.
  4. Leave for 21 days at room temperature in a secure area.
  5. Transfer to the refrigerator and store.

  Editor's Note

  Iranian Lime Cordial:
  1/3 ouncedried Persian lime powder, by weight
  1/3 ounce grated lime zest, by weight, or the grated zest of two medium limes
  14 ounces water
  2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
  1/2 teaspoons citric acid
  
  Add all ingredients to a pot and keep at a very low simmer for an hour. Strain through a coffee filter paper into a bottle and store in the refrigerator for up to three months.