Zingy orangeade recipe

Try this zesty orangeade with a difference

Serves 6

Takes 10 minutes to make, plus chilling

• 75g caster sugar
• 2 lemongrass stalks
• Grated zest of 2 oranges
• Juice of 6 oranges
• Juice of 2 lemons
• Soda water or lemonade (optional)

How to make zingy orangeade

1. Put the sugar in a pan with 600ml water. Bash and flatten the lemongrass stalks with a rolling pin and add to the pan. Bring gently to the boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 5 minutes until syrupy. Leave to cool.

2. Strain the cooled syrup into a jug, discarding the lemongrass, then stir in the zest and the juice and chill. Pour into ice-filled cups, topping up with soda water or lemonade if you like a little fizz.

Tip: Try making this with ruby oranges for a fantastic colour or swap two oranges for a grapefruit if you prefer a bitter edge.

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