Asian-inspired lemonade

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• 40 g sugar
• 40 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.

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• ⅜ stalk lemongrass
• 10 g ginger
• ⅜ 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.

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• tongs

Remove lemongrass from pan.

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• 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.

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Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint leaves. Enjoy!

Cheers!