LEMONGRASS AND LIME LEAF SODA

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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.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Strain lemongrass mixture into a jar and chill. Fill a 12-oz. glass with ice cubes.
  • Add 2 tablespoons lemongrass mixture and 1 tablespoons simple syrup.
  • Top with soda water (about 1/2 cup) and stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0.9, Sodium 25, Carbohydrate 0.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1

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