Name: Lemongrass-Lime Leaf Soda
Ingredients: ¼ cup lemon zest (from 6 lemons); ¼ cup lime zest (from 8 limes); 20 makrut (Thai) lime leaves; 2 stalks lemongrass, roughly chopped; ¾ cup Simple Syrup (click for recipe); 6 cups soda water, divided

Ingredients

¼ cup lemon zest (from 6 lemons)
¼ cup lime zest (from 8 limes)
20 makrut (Thai) lime leaves
2 stalks lemongrass, roughly chopped
¾ cup Simple Syrup (click for recipe)
6 cups soda water, divided

Steps

Combine citrus zest, lime leaves, lemongrass, and 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain lemongrass mixture into a jar and chill. Fill a 12-oz. glass with ice cubes. Add 2 Tbsp. lemongrass mixture and 1 Tbsp. simple syrup. Top with soda water (about ½ cup) and stir to combine. Repeat to make 11 more sodas.