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Ingredients

For the lemongrass syrup

  • 4 stalks of lemongrass chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups Cold water

For the cocktail

  • 2 ½ tablespoons Lemongrass syrup
  • Half a lemon sliced
  • 3-4 sage leaves
  • 1.5 - 2 ounces Vodka
  • Ice
  • Seltzer

Instructions

Make the lemongrass syrup:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sliced lemongrass, sugar, and water. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the mixture has been brought to a boil, reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer until the lemongrass is somewhat translucent and the sugar has completely dissolved. Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to steep for about an hour. Strain the syrup into a glass jar with a tightfitting lid. Discard the lemongrass. Store the syrup in the refrigerator until ready to use. Makes about 2 cups of syrup.

Lemongrass Cocktail Situation (Makes 1 cocktail)

  • Add the lemongrass syrup to an 8 oz glass, followed by the sage leaves. Mash the sage leaves with a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon until fragrant. Add the lemon slices and mash until the lemon slices have released their juice and fragrance from the peel. Add the vodka and stir to combine. Add ice and top with seltzer. Knock it back.
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