THAI AGUA FRESCA: COCONUT-LYCHEE-LEMONGRASS COOLER

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Thai Agua Fresca: Coconut-Lychee-Lemongrass Cooler image

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Categories     beverage

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 stalk lemongrass, brown outer leaves, green tops and root tip removed*
32 ounces coconut water (I recommend Zico!)
1 (8-ounce) can lychees, drained and lightly rinsed**
Pinch kosher or sea salt

Steps:

  • Pound the lemongrass stalk with the back of a knife to break the cell walls. Cut the stalk in half or thirds lengthwise to fit comfortably in a small saucepan.
  • Bring a small saucepan with a little over 2 cups water to a simmer, and add the lemongrass. Remove it from the heat and allow it to steep, 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and chill the lemongrass water completely. Discard the lemongrass solids.
  • In a blender, combine the coconut water, lychees, lemongrass water and salt and let it go until the concoction is smooth; depending on how large your blender is, you might have to do this in batches. Taste for seasoning, chill and serve; you can strain it if you don't like pulp.

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