Ginger-Lemongrass Soda
Ginger-Lemongrass Soda might be just the beverage you are searching for. One serving contains 84 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat. This gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan recipe serves 10. If you have sugar, lemon wheels and ice cubes, water, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 3 hours.
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced ginger with the smashed lemongrass and 4 cups of the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the sugar. Cover and let the ginger-lemongrass syrup steep off the heat until cool, about 2 hours.
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard the ginger and lemongrass. Stir in the lemon juice and the remaining 2 cups of water. Refrigerate until chilled.
Make the soda according to the manufacturers' directions.
Serve in tall glasses over ice, garnished with lemon wheels and lemongrass stalks.