Thirst Quenchers
There is something about monsoon that calls for extra leeli cha and ginger – it calls for extra in chai, but also in my cocktails. Here is a recipe for a cocktail with a little hint of lemongrass and ginger for an added hit to your cocktail, and the martini glass does a beauty job!
The Recipe
Serves
Ingredients
- Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 15 x 3 cm length lemongrass stalks
- 3 x 3 cm length ginger pieces
- Cocktail:
- 60 ml vodka
- 1-2 tsp Dry vermouth
- 2 tbsp lemongrass ginger syrup
- 1-2 fresh lemongrass stalks (optional)
- ice
Instructions
- Syrup:
- Put all the ingredients in a sauce pot and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring regularly until all the sugar has dissolved
- Set aside to cool down
- Strain into glass bottle
- Store in the refrigerator
- Cocktail:
- In a shaker, add the lemongrass stalk and muddle to release juice
- Add syrup, vermouth and vodka and stir
- Add ice and shake
- Strain into glass
