Ingredients
- 3 stalks lemongrass, sliced/lightly smashed
- 3 tablespoons grated ginger
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
- 7 cups water
Make it step by step
- In a small pot, add lemongrass, grated ginger, sugar and 1/2 cup water.
- Bring to a boil and let sugar dissolve. Remove pan from heat and allow to steep and cool for about 30 mins.
- Strain the syrup through a fine sieve.
- Mix in lemon juice, yeast and 7 cups water. Whisk together.
- Using a funnel. pour into plastic bottle. Screw the cap on and let it ferment at room temperature for about 2 - 3 days until carbonations forms.
- Make sure to refrigerate after it starts to carbonate.
Nutrition and portions
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Recipe source
Adapted from Foodista by ping, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.
Cook times in the method are source guidance, not a record of testing in our kitchen. Check food temperatures and ingredient labels when cooking.