phuket lemonade
(1 rating)
I've been to Thailand, but never to Phuket. I dream of sitting in a beachside cabana, Margarita's flowing at my command. Oh, wait... this is Thailand. Ok - I dream of Freedom Beach, a beachside cabana, and tropical lemonade flowing at my command. Yesssss... TIME DOESN'T INCLUDE STEEPING TIME FOR THE INFUSED SIMPLE SYRUP.
(1 rating)
yield
1 serving(s)
prep time
5 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For phuket lemonade
- FOR THE LEMONGRASS SYRUP
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2 cwater
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2 csugar
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3 lglimes, zested and juiced
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3 stalklemongrass, whites only, halved
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12 inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices, bruised
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1good handful of kaffir lime leaves, torn
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1large handful mint leaves
- FOR THE LEMONADE (SINGLE SERVING)
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shaved cucumber strip (see directions)
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1/4 clemon juice, freshly squeezed
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1/4 clemongrass syrup, or to taste
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8 ozwater ( or 6 ounces if using soda or prosecco)
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soda water or prosecco, optional
How To Make phuket lemonade
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1Make the syrup by combining all of the ingredients in a small heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 2 hours. Pour into a clean glass container. This will make more than you need, but you'll be glad you have it!
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2Prepare the glass: Wash the English cucumber well. Take a slice off lengthwise to expose the flesh. Use a vegetable peeler to cut a long thin strip of cucumber. Swirl the cucumber strip around the inside of the glass, about an inch below the rim. Allow a little bit of overlap, and cut off the excess. Set aside.
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3Pour the freshly squeezed juice into a large measuring cup. Add the water. and 3-4 tablespoons of the lemongrass syrup, adjusting to the intensity or sweetness you desire.
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4Carefully fill the prepared glass with ice so you don't dislodge the cucumber strip. Pour the lemonade into the glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint and enjoy!
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5Note: if you want it a little fizzy, use only 6 ounces of water. Follow step #4, but top off with soda water or prosecco. This also tastes good with gin.
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