By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
40 cal · 25 min
Lemongrass Lemonade
Recipe GLPRdb216e38ecfcd3
A refreshing Caribbean-style beverage combining fresh lemon juice with aromatic lemongrass. This citrus drink is naturally sweetened and infused with the subtle floral notes of lemongrass, making it perfect for warm days. The drink is served chilled and can be adjusted to your preferred sweetness level.
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Ingredients
3 cup water
⅓ cup sugar
20 sprig fresh lemongrass sprigs, bruised
6 piece fresh lemons, halved
1 pinch salt
1½ cup water for diluting
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups of water and the sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add the bruised lemongrass sprigs to the boiling water. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 8-10 minutes to allow the lemongrass flavor to infuse into the syrup.
Meanwhile, squeeze the juice from all 6 lemon halves into a large pitcher, removing any seeds as you juice them.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in a pinch of salt. Allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
Strain the lemongrass syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into the pitcher containing the lemon juice, discarding the lemongrass sprigs.
Add 1 to 2 cups of water to the pitcher, depending on your desired strength and sweetness, and stir well to combine.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve over ice with a lemon wheel or fresh lemongrass sprig as garnish, if desired.
Comments
Lemongrass is not a staple at Charlotte grocers—Harris Teeter carries it sporadically in the produce section, but most weeks you'll need to make a special trip to an Asian market or risk a wasted shopping stop. The drink itself is cheap once you have the lemongrass (probably $8–$10 total for four servings), and 25 minutes is honest if you're steeping and chilling. This is a refreshing same-night pour, not a keeper; make it when you know guests are coming and when you can confirm lemongrass is in stock.
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