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Lemongrass simple syrup in a small glass bottle on a white counter with lemongrass stalks on the side.

Lemongrass Simple Syrup

Susan @ The James Street Home
This Lemongrass simple syrup is sweet, slightly floral, and citrus-scented. It is easy to make and perfect for icy cold drinks.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Steeping Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Drinks, Syrups
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 64 kcal

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Storage bottle

Ingredients
  

  • 2 stalks fresh lemongrass stalks cut into 2-3 inch sections
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Simmer the lemongrass
    Cut the lemongrass into 2- to 3-inch sections and crush slightly in the bottom of a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
    Simmer lemongrass and water over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Add sugar
    Add the sugar and stir until it's fully dissolved.
  • Steep
    Remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature. Then transfer to the fridge to steep for 6 hours, but ideally overnight.
  • Strain and Store
    Once the syrup has steeped, using a fine-mesh strainer, strain the syrup, separating out the lemongrass stalks. Discard lemongrass, and store the syrup in an airtight storage container.
    Store in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Notes

Tip: If you want a stronger lemongrass flavor, double the amount of lemongrass.
Note: I do not recommend using lemongrass paste unless you have a fine-mesh strainer and cheesecloth to strain the syrup after it steeps.
If you want a more intense lemongrass-flavored syrup, use twice the amount of lemongrass the recipe calls for, but keep the amount of final liquid and sugar the same.
Transfer the syrup to a storage bottle using a funnel. To avoid sticky spills, do this in your sink.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 17gFat: 0.1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 0.3mgSugar: 17gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg
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