By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 12
66 cal · 25 min
Lemongrass-Lime Leaf Spritzer
Recipe GLPRa4e20c92d57703
A refreshing tropical beverage infused with aromatic lemongrass, makrut lime leaves, and bright citrus zest. This sparkling spritzer combines a fragrant herbal base with simple syrup and soda water for a light, cooling drink perfect for warm weather.
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Ingredients
1/4 cup lemon zest (from approximately 6 lemons)
1/4 cup lime zest (from approximately 8 limes)
20 makrut lime leaves
2 stalks fresh lemongrass, roughly chopped
2 cups water
3/4 cup Simple Syrup
6 cups soda water
ice cubes as needed
Directions
Combine lemon zest, lime zest, makrut lime leaves, and chopped lemongrass with 2 cups water in a small saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Strain the lemongrass mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar, discarding the solids. Allow the infusion to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
For each spritzer, fill a 12-ounce glass with ice cubes.
Add 2 tablespoons of the chilled lemongrass infusion to the ice-filled glass.
Pour 1 tablespoon of simple syrup into the glass.
Top with approximately 1/2 cup of soda water.
Stir gently to combine all ingredients and distribute the flavors evenly throughout the drink.
Serve immediately and repeat steps 4-8 to prepare the remaining 11 spritzers.
Comments
Makrut lime leaves and fresh lemongrass are not routinely stocked at Charlotte's Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, or Kroger locations; you'll need a dedicated trip to an Asian grocer like H-Mart or a specialty importer for these foundations. At roughly $12–15 for ingredients that serve twelve, the per-serving cost is reasonable, but the real commitment is the sourcing. The 25 minutes is honest for assembly once everything is procured, and this works perfectly for a summer gathering that doesn't reheat—make it fresh, serve it cold. It's ideal for hosts who cook ahead, since steeping can happen hours before guests arrive, and it's a welcome non-alcoholic option at a party.
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