Lemongrass, ginger and lime crush

A mocktail perfect for an Asian-inspired dinner party or a refreshing drink for friends on a summers day.

Recipe «Lemongrass, ginger and lime crush» presented in category Recipes / Coctails, to prepare this dish you will need no more 15 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 1 cup caster sugar, 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed, 1/3 cup lime juice, 3/4 cup coconut water, chilled, 1 litre ginger beer , 4 cups ice, crushed, 8 sprigs fresh mint .

Ingredients:

• 1 cup caster sugar 
• 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed 
• 1/3 cup lime juice 
• 3/4 cup coconut water, chilled 
• 1 litre ginger beer 
• 4 cups ice, crushed 
• 8 sprigs fresh mint 

Instructions

1. Place sugar and 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
2. Cut each lemongrass stalk into 4 long pieces. Add to saucepan. Bring to the boil. Simmer, without stirring, for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool completely.
3. Combine lime juice, cooled sugar syrup (with lemongrass), coconut water and ginger beer in a jug. Divide ice among serving glasses. Add a sprig of mint to each glass. Pour lemongrass mixture over ice. Stir well. Serve immediately.