Refreshing Lemongrass, with zingy ginger and some fresh basil leaves, together with brown sugar, makes a delicious syrup which can uplift any drink. Pour some sparkling water and hydrate yourself or use it in a cocktail. It takes 15 minutes to make the syrup and then the Lemongrass Basil Spritzer is all about adding ice cubes, some lemon juice if you like and sparkling water.
Lemongrass Basil Spritzer
I had first made Lemongrass Basil Spritzer in 2013 and today when I made it again, I felt the need to give this old post and uplift with better photos.
Back in Spring my friend gave me a lemon grass plant and all these while I let it grow as I was worried if it will even survive. As of today, it's growing wild, and I have started to use the leaves to make my tea.
To prepare this Lemongrass and Ginger Syrup, I used the woody stalk and the leaves too.
Ingredients for the Lemongrass Ginger Syrup
- Lemongrass (both stalk and leaves)
- Fresh ginger
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Brown Sugar
- Water
Just 5 ingredients is all you need. You can definitely substitute brown sugar with jaggery or coconut sugar if you like.
Once you make the syrup, strain and let it cool down before you make the Lemongrass Basil Spritzer.
What substitute can you use for Lemongrass?
The refreshing flavor of the Lemongrass Basil Spritzer comes mainly from lemongrass. But if you absolutely cannot find it, use lemon peels or lemon leaves. But you have to be careful as some variety lemon leaves when cooked for long can give a bitter aftertaste.
Can you store the Lemon Basil Spritzer
A good syrup comes very handy as you can make in advance and store in the refrigerator for few days.
The spritzer uses sparkling water, so I would suggest that keep everything ready before you guests arrive and add the sparkling water later.
Even with plain water, it tastes quite refreshing.
Enjoy this summer drink while we are still enjoying the warm weather.
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Lemongrass Basil Spritzer
Ingredients
for the syrup
- 1 and ½ cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 inch fresh ginger (pounded)
- 2 stalks lemon grass (roughly chopped)
- 10 fresh basil leaves.
for the spritzer
- lemon wedges
- sparkling water
- ice cubes
- lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- In a deep pan, add all ingredients for the syrup and bring it to a boil. Allow it to simmer at medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Switch off the heat, cover the pan and allow it to cool down completely. Once cooled to room temperature, strain and store it in an airtight bottle.
- To make the spritzer, drop some ice cubes in a glass, pour some syrup, followed by sparkling water and some lemon wedges. You can add lemon juice too.
Notes
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nipponnin
Beautiful pictures! I thought I have to go to store to get lemongrass first...Oh! I could substitute with lemon peel? Nice recipe. I'm sure it's keeper.
Ash- foodfashionpart
Wow, that's intense flavor in your spritzer. Would be such a good conversation starter. Your pics are amazing.
Mallika
You have magic wand in your hands to create such stunning clicks! Beautiful lemongrass basil spritzer!
Nusrat Azim
Nothing sounds more refreshing, cooler and prettier than this drink of yours to beat the summer heat !
Shema George
Whenever I see a new mail in my inbox from you, I am always excited as I know I will find some interesting recipes and beautiful pictures. Like always I was glad to see your new post-the flavor combo here is amazing !!
Little Kitchie
This sounds SO refreshing! I love the combination of ginger and basil!
jehanne
Beautiful! Kankana, you are a genius..only today I thought what could I possibly do with a drying lemongrass..et voila! I have ginger, now I need to get some fresh basil and pretend its summer here too 🙂
Cookin Canuck
What a beautiful summertime drink! I love the idea of having a bottle of this syrup in the fridge, just waiting to be made into a refreshing spritzer.
Elvira
Such a summer-y drink and the lemongrass touch is just perfect!
PeachThePeachKitchen
This sounds totally refreshing!I love the flavor combination.
Angie@Angiesrecipes
A perfect summer drink!
Lizzy (Good Things)
How delicious and perfect for the summer!
Sarvani (baker in di
kankana, a couple of months back, I had made a ginger lime syrup.. which was lovely.. the bottle is almost over.. am bookmarking your variation to try once it's over!! looks lovely!
Simone
That looks perfect for the not weather coming up... Apparently today and tomorrow it's gonna be ridiculously hot all of a sudden so I'm guessing we could do with some refreshing drinks!
Shruti@PartTimeChef
I'm yet to try lemongrass in a beverage. Sounds like a refreshing drink. Beautiful pictures as always.
IshitaUnblogged
Love the font and the 'playful' way you've written spritzer! A very unusually 'light' post - most of your styling is so dark and bright. Loving it nevertheless!
Rosa
A delightfully refreshing drink! Wonderfully summery.
Cheers,
Rosa
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
What a refreshing spritzer, and I love the flavors! (Those striped straws are too cute :))
Vishakha
I love lemongrass based drinks. What a beautiful flavour combo u've suggested!:) Gorgeous photography as always!
Alla
ahhh this looks perfect for the 'heat wave' we're about to have in the Netherlands. 🙂