In this crisp libation, bright lemongrass and warm ginger and rum create a punchy full-flavoured cocktail that will wash away your day on the first sip. For a virgin version that's just as delicious, simply hold the rum.
- Prep time 5 minutes
- Total time 5 minutes
- Portion size 1 serving
Ingredients
Method
In whisky tumbler, combine rum, syrup, soda water and ginger. Add lime, lemongrass and mint (if using). Top with ice cubes.
Lemongrass and Ginger Simple Syrup
In saucepan, bring 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and chopped; 6 slices (1 inch) fresh ginger; and 1 cup water to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool for 20 minutes. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Strain through fine-mesh sieve; discard solids. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 1 month.) Makes about 1 cup.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Fibre 0 g
- Sodium 1 mg
- Sugars 12 g
- Protein 0 g
- Calories 289
- Total fat 0 g
- Potassium 0 mg
- Saturated fat 0 g
- Total carbohydrate 12 g
