Lemongrass gimlet

• lemongrass stalk1 1

  chopped into quarters

• caster sugar↗50g 50g
• lime↗½ ½

  juiced

• gin↗100ml 100ml
• ice
• lime↗slice of slice of

  to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   For the sugar syrup, put the lemongrass and caster sugar in a small pan over a medium heat. Pour over 50ml water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 5 mins until thickened slightly. Remove from the heat and leave to cool completely and infuse.

2. 2

   Pour the cooled syrup into a cocktail shaker, including the lemongrass chunks. Add the lime juice, gin and a handful of ice. Shake until the outside of the cocktail shaker feels cold.

3. 3

   Strain into chilled glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a lime slice.