Lemongrass & lime syrup
Prep
5 mins
Cook
5 mins
Servings
1
Difficulty
Easy
Making this lemongrass and lime syrup has become my go to when I want something bright and refreshing without much fuss. The whole thing comes together in just ten minutes, which means you can whip it up anytime inspiration strikes. Lemongrass is wonderfully soothing for digestion, and paired with zesty lime and a touch of maple sweetness, it creates this beautifully complex syrup that transforms everything from sparkling water to desserts. Best of all, it costs almost nothing to make and the ingredients are so simple you probably have them on hand already.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 2lemongrass(1 pack lemongrass (2 stalks) )
- 200 gramscaster sugar
- 2limes(juice)
- 2 tspmaple syrup
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Instructions
- 1
Using a rolling pin, gently bash the lemongrass (you want to bruise it, not break it), then chop each stalk into three pieces. Put in a medium saucepan and add the sugar and 100ml water. Bring to the boil, stirring a few times. Once the sugar has dissolved, simmer for a couple of minutes, then remove from the heat
- 2
Stir in the lime juice and maple syrup; set aside to cool and infuse for an hour or two. Strain through a sieve, pressing on the lemongrass to really extract the flavour, then discard the lemongrass. Use the syrup or store in the fridge for up to 5 days as needed.
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