Orange Lemongrass Seltzer

Ingredients

• 400g sugar
• 400g water
• 300g fresh orange juice (about 3–4 oranges)
• Zest of 3-4 oranges (in wide strips if possible, to avoid bitterness)
• 3 stalks lemongrass, outer layer removed, bruised and chopped
• Pinch of Ballerina Farm Fine French Salt
  

Method

1. Put all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
2. Simmer gently for about 10 minutes to infuse and the water to reduce a bit.
3. Turn off the heat and bring to room temp.
4. Strain!

For the seltzer:

1. Gently mix the syrup with carbonated water (about 1 part syrup to 4 parts carbonated water).
2. Add some acid to taste, lime juice, or apple cider vinegar! We used ACV here.

By Chef Catherine