Lemongrass and Lime Leaf Soda |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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bon Appetite had this and several other summer soda recipes. They got this one from Graham Elliot, Chicago. I make most of my own fizzy drinks from fruit in my yard. Ingredients:
1/4 cup lemon zest (from 6 lemons) |
1/4 cup lime zest (from 8 limes) |
20 kaffir lime leaves (can use more lime zest) |
2 stalks lemongrass, roughly chopped |
3/4 cup simple syrup (1 to 1 water to sugar) |
6 cups soda water, divided |
Directions:
1. Combine citrus zest, lime leaves, lemongrass, and 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Strain lemongrass mixture into a jar and chill. Fill a 12-oz. glass with ice cubes.
3. Add 2 tablespoons lemongrass mixture and 1 tablespoons simple syrup.
4. Top with soda water (about 1/2 cup) and stir to combine.
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