Thanks SGP!
I think I will try the serious lemongrass one first. Love the refreshing taste of it. Just bought lemongrass. Quite expensive at Dhs26 for a bunch of it..... Think I would have to curb my lemongrass addiction at that price!
Do both recipes taste good without sugar? :)
Won't taste so great without sugar :(. My DH would definitely refuse to drink it without having it sweetened. What you can do is have a separate sugar syrup on the side like at restaurants and just add enough to bring out the taste. Another alternative is to use Agave nectar which is yummy and healthier! :)
Oh I have been watching this thread hoping that someone would reply :) Definitely going to try the one without tea - sounds delicious.
I have also been following this thread with great interest and will give it a bash. I don't drink any hot drinks (never beean weaned!) and am trying to wean myself off diet coke addiction but am bored with Robinsons squash and fruit juices... so if anyone else has any other non-alcoholic everyday drink suggestions I would be most grateful.... MTIA
:)
There are two ways about this...one with tea and one without....but both have gingers for the kick
With tea:
Makes 4 drinks
3-6 stalks lemongrass, white parts only
1 small knob ginger, sliced
6 cups water
1/3 cup sugar, plus more to taste
2 cups brewed black tea
With the blunt edge of a knife, bash the lemongrass stalks until lightly bruised, then thinly slice. Slice ginger knob. Add lemongrass and ginger to a medium-sized pot of water and bring water to boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, then turn off heat. Stir in sugar. Let liquid sit in the pot, covered, for another 20 minutes. Strain lemongrass-ginger syrup.
In glasses, stir together one-half lemongrass-ginger syrup with one-half brewed tea. Add ice and serve.
Without tea and some serious lemongrass (even more if DH had his way):
12 stalks lemongrass – white parts only (about 6 inches) – smashed with back of knife, thinly sliced
1 cup of sugar
1-2 inch knob of peeled ginger, thinly sliced (amount depends on how spicy you want it)
1) Boil 2 liters water
2) Put in sliced lemongrass and ginger
3) Boil for 20 minutes o high heat
4) Add sugar
5) Continue to boil longer if want stronger flavor
6) Add into pitcher with ice
Enjoy! :)