Lemongrass Delight: Refreshing Infusion to Soothe Your Senses

A refreshing and aromatic herbal beverage made by steeping lemongrass leaves in hot water.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup finely chopped lemongrass (hare chai ki patti)
• 1 cup mint leaves (pudina), finely chopped
• 6 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 bottles lemonade
• 2 to 3 ice-cubes, to serve
• mint leaves (pudina) to garnish
• a few lemon slices to serve

Cooking Time:

15 mins

Method:

1. Combine the lemon grass, mint leaves and sugar with 2 cups of water in a pan and bring it to a boil.
2. Remove from the fire, allow to cool and purée using a hand blender. Add the lemon juice and mix well. Strain through a muslin cloth to get an infusion.
3. In each serving glass, put 2 to 3 ice-cubes and pour ¼ cup of the infusion.
4. Top with the lemonade and garnish with mint leaves and a lemon slice.
5. Repeat for the remaining infusion and lemonade to make 4 more glasses.
6. Serve immediately.

Precautions and Tips:

Remember to wash the mint and lemon grass thoroughly before using it.