Lemongrass Cilantro Simple Syrup
This recipe for lemongrass and cilantro simple syrup: a herb infused syrup that can be used in many different cocktails, beverages and desserts.
Simple syrup is a mix of sugar and water used to sweeten beverages. This syrup works well in cold drinks, as the sugar is dissolved on the stovetop and there is no need to continually stir to dissolve the sugar granules. Infusing the syrup with lemongrass adds a subtle tropical note, while the fresh cilantro leaves add an unusual, complex floral flavor.
Recipe Notes
Try this lemongrass simple syrup mixed into alcoholic beverages, iced teas or drizzled over shaved ice for a refreshing, ice cold dessert! The below recipe couldn’t be simpler to mix up. Keep this on hand to add a kick of flavor to any beverage. This recipe is perfect in Fresh Watermelon and Coconut Cooler Cocktail with Lemongrass.
- Use the freshest ingredients, only use fresh cilantro leaves (not dried) and fresh lemongrass stalks.
- Fresh Lemongrass can be found in the refrigerated produce section of most grocery stores, next to the fresh herbs.
- This simple syrup will last about 2 weeks on the shelf and 2 months refrigerated.
You can find lemongrass stalks in the refrigerated herb section of your local grocery store.
Serving Suggestions
This lemongrass simple syrup adds a light floral flavor to drinks. Some of the ways I use are:
- Drizzle into a cup of tea, this is especially good in green tea.
- Pour a teaspoon into a freshly made juice, the fragrant lemongrass adds a light, floral flavor.
- This syrup also pairs beautifully with this botanical cold brew green tea with jasmine and lemongrass – a spoonful stirred in deepens the lemongrass flavor and adds a subtle sweetness to the cold brew.”
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Lemongrass Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Stalk Lemongrass fresh
- 8 Leaves Cilantro fresh
Instructions
- Remove rough, dried outer leaves from lemongrass, revealing the fresh, moist, and fragrant inner stalk. Cut lemongrass stalk into 2 to 3 inch pieces.
- Mix water and sugar in small saucepan over medium heat, bring to a slight simmer. Stir continuously until sugar is dissolved.
- Add 3 to 4 pieces of the cut lemongrass to the still hot simple syrup and remove from heat. Allow to cool to room temp.
- Once cool add the cilantro leaves to the simple syrup. Let the lemongrass and cilantro sit in the simple syrup to infuse the flavors.
- Strain and pour into a decorative bottle or jam jar.