phuket lemonade

Name: Phuket Lemonade
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: ## FOR THE LEMONGRASS SYRUP; 2 cup(s) water; 2 cup(s) sugar; 3 large limes, zested and juiced; 3 stalk(s) lemongrass, whites only, halved; 1 2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices, bruised; 1 good handful of kaffir lime leaves, torn; 1 large handful mint leaves; ## FOR THE LEMONADE (SINGLE SERVING); shaved cucumber strip (see directions); 1/4 cup(s) lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1/4 cup(s) lemongrass syrup, or to taste; 8 ounce(s) water ( or 6 ounces if using soda or prosecco); soda water or prosecco, optional

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Lori L (JostLori)

San Diego

Updated on Jun 14, 2020

I've been to Thailand, but never to Phuket. I dream of sitting in a beachside cabana, Margarita's flowing at my command. Oh, wait... this is Thailand. Ok - I dream of Freedom Beach, a beachside cabana, and tropical lemonade flowing at my command. Yesssss... TIME DOESN'T INCLUDE STEEPING TIME FOR THE INFUSED SIMPLE SYRUP.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE LEMONGRASS SYRUP
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
3 large limes, zested and juiced
3 stalks lemongrass, whites only, halved
1 2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices, bruised
1 good handful of kaffir lime leaves, torn
1 large handful mint leaves
FOR THE LEMONADE (SINGLE SERVING)
shaved cucumber strip (see directions)
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup lemongrass syrup, or to taste
8 ounces water ( or 6 ounces if using soda or prosecco)
soda water or prosecco, optional

How To Make phuket lemonade

Step 1

Make the syrup by combining all of the ingredients in a small heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 2 hours. Pour into a clean glass container. This will make more than you need, but you'll be glad you have it!

Step 2

Prepare the glass: Wash the English cucumber well. Take a slice off lengthwise to expose the flesh. Use a vegetable peeler to cut a long thin strip of cucumber. Swirl the cucumber strip around the inside of the glass, about an inch below the rim. Allow a little bit of overlap, and cut off the excess. Set aside.
Step 3

Pour the freshly squeezed juice into a large measuring cup. Add the water. and 3-4 tablespoons of the lemongrass syrup, adjusting to the intensity or sweetness you desire.
Step 4

Carefully fill the prepared glass with ice so you don't dislodge the cucumber strip. Pour the lemonade into the glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint and enjoy!
Step 5

Note: if you want it a little fizzy, use only 6 ounces of water. Follow step #4, but top off with soda water or prosecco. This also tastes good with gin.
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