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lemongrass simple syrup in background with green cilantro leaves strewn around.

Lemongrass Simple Syrup

This simple syrup is infused with cooling lemongrass and herby cilantro. Cilantro's typical herbaceous flavor turns almost floral when added to sugar. Try this lemongrass simple syrup on a variety of foods, and mixed into beverages.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 8 oz jar
Calories 787 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 787kcalCarbohydrates: 203gProtein: 0.4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 200gVitamin A: 541IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Keyword alcoholic, beverage, cilantro, cocktails, lemongrass, simple syrup
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