Lemongrass lifts a drink
Lemongrass syrup is simple syrup made with pieces of lemongrass.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2013-11-22 14:09 GMT
Lemongrass syrup is simple syrup made with pieces of lemongrass. It’s easy to make so you don’t have to worry about making a big batch at one time, unlike other homemade liqueurs. Once made, it is a refreshing component in a lot of cocktails lending them a distinctly Asian flavour.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 stalks of fresh lemongrass
Preparation
- Remove the outer layer of lemongrass stalks and discard.
- Cut the remaining lemongrass into pieces.
- Mix equal parts water and sugar same as simple syrup in a pot. Add the chopped lemongrass.
- Bring to a boil and then turn down the heat.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Cool and pour in a jar with a lid.
- Label with name and date and store in the fridge.
- To help your lemongrass syrup last a little bit longer, add a spoonful of vodka once cool. Once it’s done after a week or two, put the syrup to good use in cocktails.