LEMONGRASS AND LIME COOLER

LEMONGRASS AND LIME COOLER

I hope everyones weekend was a triple 10! I know mine was with the highlight being our friends and family fundraising walk to cure diabetes, or in my wife’s words “to kick diabetes butt”. In other news I got my fingers green in the garden and ate boat loads of sushi.

A super-refreshing lime cooler with a hint of lemongrass flavor. Serve this with some ice and sliced limes for a reliable thirst quench.

• COURSE: DRINKS  
• CUISINE: AMERICAN  
• PREP TIME: 25 MINUTES 
• COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES  
• TOTAL TIME: 40 MINUTES  
• SERVINGS: 6 SERVINGS 
• CALORIES: 50 KCAL  
• AUTHOR: FOODNESSGRACIOUS

INGREDIENTS

• 6 limes halved
• 3 cups boiling water
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1 long fresh lemongrass stalk

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Squeeze the lime halves collecting the juice in a bowl
2. Bring the 3 cups of water to a boil and add the already squeezed lime's and sugar.
3. Smash the lemongrass stalk with the side of a knife and tear open with your fingers to expose the scent and flavor of the lemongrass.
4. Place the lemongrass into the pot with the limes and gently stir. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
5. Pass the lime syrup through a sieve directly into the fresh squeezed lime juice and stir.
6. Add a handful of ice cubes to the mixture and store in the refrigerator until cool.
7. To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes and top up with the lime juice.
8. Add a garnish of a few more sliced limes and a lemongrass straw if desired.