Asian-inspired lemonade

Step 1/5

• 100 g sugar
• 100 ml lemon juice

• small saucepan
• cooking spoon

In a small saucepan, caramelize sugar over medium-low heat until slightly thickened and amber in color. Deglaze with lemon juice.

Step 2/5

• 1 stalk lemongrass
• 25 g ginger
• 1 lime

• zester
• citrus press

Gently smash lemongrass and cut into thirds. Peel and thinly slice ginger. Zest and juice lime. Add all ingredients to pan. Simmer until reduced by half to a syrup.

Step 3/5

• tongs

Remove lemongrass from pan.

Step 4/5

• ice cubes
• sparkling water
• mint leaves for garnish

• glasses for serving

Fill glasses with ice. Fill three-quarters full with sparkling water. Add two to three spoons of syrup and stir.