Try this zesty orangeade with a hint of the exotic.
Ingredients
- 75g caster sugar
- 2 lemongrass stalks
- Grated zest of 2 oranges
- Juice of 6 oranges
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Soda water or lemonade (optional)
Method
- 1. Put the sugar in a pan with 600ml water. Bash and flatten the lemongrass stalks with a rolling pin and add to the pan. Bring gently to the boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 5 minutes until syrupy. Leave to cool.
- 2. Strain the cooled syrup into a jug, discarding the lemongrass, then stir in the zest and the juice and chill. Pour into ice-filled cups, topping up with soda water or lemonade if you like a little fizz.
Nutritional info
Per serving: 71kcals, no fat, no protein, 18g carbs, 18.2g sugar, trace salt
Chef's tip
Try making this with ruby oranges for a fantastic colour or swap two oranges for a grapefruit if you prefer a bitter edge.