Lemongrass Lime Leaf Tea
A sparkling herbal soda with citrus zest, makrut lime leaves, and lemongrass for a refreshing summer drink.
Servings 12 sodas
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lemon zest (from 6 lemons)
- ¼ cup lime zest (from 8 limes)
- 20 makrut lime leaves
- 2 stalks lemongrass, roughly chopped
- ¾ cup simple syrup, divided
- 6 cups soda water, divided
Instructions
- 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-ounce glass with ice cubes. Add 2 tablespoons lemongrass mixture and 1 tablespoon simple syrup. Top with about 1/2 cup soda water and stir to combine.
- Repeat to make 11 more sodas.
