Lemongrass Ginger Cooler
One of the most refreshing drink for Summer, this Lemongrass Ginger Cooler is easy to make and delicious! It comes together in under 10 minutes and is great for any party or to just enjoy on a warm afternoon.
Servings: 2
Calories: 101kcal
Ingredients
- 6-7 Lemongrass stalk (chopped)
- 1½ inch Ginger (grated)
- 3 tablespoon Sugar
- 8-10 strands Saffron
- 2 cups Water
- ½ cup ice
Instructions
- In a pan add chopped lemongrass, grated ginger and sugar.
- Add 1 cup water and boil till it bubbles. Turn down flame and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a mortar pestle add a few saffron strands and crush them with a pestle. Add 2 cubes of ice and let them stand for a while.
- As they melt, they will extract the color and flavor from the saffron.
- Transfer the saffron infused water to a jar.
- Once the lemongrass mixture is cool, strain it into the jar with saffron and mix. This syrup can be refrigerated for a week.
- In a glass add ice cubes. Pour 2-3 tablespoon of the prepared syrup in the glass and top with water.
- Serve with a sprig of mint and a stalk of lemongrass.
Notes
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- The syrup for the recipe is great to make ahead of time. Prepare it and refrigerate. Use as required for different combinations of drinks.
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- The lemongrass root has the maximum flavor. Tr y and use it to make the syrup along with the leaves. That way the syrup has a deep lemongrass flavor.
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- Add some turmeric root with ginger root for a healthier version and a nice colored drink. Then, saffron may be reduced in the recipe.
- Serve it with sparkling water, a wedge of lime and some mint leaves for a wonderfully refreshing day time drink.
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- Make a single glass or make a large batch, the recipe scales really well.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg