Fizzy Fresh Fusion
There is nothing better in my book than a bubbly, refreshing and citrus filled cocktail. (Well, except all the other cocktails I love too
.) Have you ever tried a Lemongrass Infused Gin and Tonic? In this world of readily available (and delicious) packaged and flavored “libations”, it’s nice to conjure one up yourself at home and enjoy something made with your own, two little hands
, am I right? (Plus, it’s just super simple to do.) This Lemongrass Infused Gin and Tonic is refreshing and delicious
. Not to mention that lemongrass is full of antioxidants, so Sip, Sip Hooray!
The taste of fresh lime and lemon is a frequent go-to for me. Especially when the weather starts to warm up and you’re looking to cool down 
. Lemongrass is one of my very favorite flavors too. It takes at least a couple of days to let the lemongrass infuse it’s true loveliness. The good news is that you can make up a batch in advance of the weekend! Your gin-fusion will be for about a month
.
About Lemongrass
Cymbopogon, better known as lemongrass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family. Some species (particularly Cymbopogon citratus) are commonly cultivated as culinary and medicinal herbs because of their scent, resembling that of lemons (Citrus limon). Common names include lemon grass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, citronella grass, cha de Dartigalongue, fever grass, tanglad, serai, hierba Luisa, or gavati chahapati, amongst many others.
The health benefits of lemongrass include detoxifying the body, preventing anemia, supporting good sleep, relieving pain, boosting body immunity, enhancing the skin and promoting healthy cells. Other benefits include treating arthritis, treating anxiety and depression, treating fever, preventing cancer and promoting digestion.
How To Infuse The Flavor of Lemongrass Into Your Gin (Or, try it with Vodka, if that’s your preference)
(or use your imagination if you don’t have a kitchen mallet!) This will open the ends and allow that delicious lemony, citrus goodness to leach into your gin 
. . Be careful to use only the green, leaving out as much of the white pith as possible. into the jar along with the lime peel and seal it tight with a lid. Put it somewhere you’re likely to remember you put it, but out of the direct sunlight. Let it sit for 24-48 hours before you’re first try. It will keep for up to 1 month.
How To Make The Lemongrass Infused Gin and Tonic
Into a tall collins glass and squeeze add the juice of half the lime. Add ice cubes to fill the glass and add 2 ounces of the Lemongrass Gin and 3 ounces of tonic water.
Garnish a lime wedge, wheel or a twist of lemon. For fun, add a slice of candied ginger as well.
Cheers and Sip, Sip Hooray!
Ingredients
For the lemongrass infused gin
- 1 cup Gin
- 1 Lime peel (removed with a peeler - with as little white pith as possible)
- 2 medium lemongrass stalks trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths
For the Lemongrass Gin and Tonic Cocktail
- 1/2 medium Lime
- ice cubes
- 2 ounces Lemongrass Gin
- 3 ounces chilled tonic water
Garnish: Lime wedge, wheel or twist, candied ginger
Instructions
How To Infuse The Flavor of Lemongrass Into Your Gin (Or, try it with Vodka, if that's your preference)
- wash 2-3 stalks of lemongrass.
- Trim it to the bottom 3-4 inches.
- Smash with bottom of the lemongrass with a kitchen mallet to open the ends.
- Pour 1 cup of good quality gin into a large glass jar.
- Put the lemongrass and the lime peel into the jar and seal it tight with a lid.
- Put it the jar out of the direct sunlight to infuse for 24-48 hours.
- (It will keep for up to 1 month)
The Lemongrass Infused Gin and Tonic Cocktail
- Into a tall collins glass add the juice of half the lime.
- Add ice cubes to fill the glass and add 2 ounces of the Lemongrass Gin, then add 3 ounces of tonic water.
Garnish
- lime wedge, wheel or twist of lemon. Optional: candied ginger.
- Cheers and Sip, Sip Hooray!
