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Lemongrass Lemonade

1 c sugar 
2 stalks lemongrass, bruised cut into 1/2" pieces
3 c water 
juice of 3 lemons 
juice of 2 limes  
pinch salt  
1/2 quart ice   

1 lemon thinly sliced
2 stalks lemongrass cut into 2" pieces

Combine the sugar, lemongrass and water in a small saucepan and
bring to a boil.  Stir to dissolve the sugar and simmer for 20
minutes.  Remove from heat and let sit for 1 hour before straining
into a glass pitcher. Before serving, add the lemon juice, lime
juice, salt to the syrup.  Stir well and add the ice.  Serve lemonade
in tall glass with lots of ice.  Garnish with lemon slices and
lemongrass pieces.  Makes about 1 quart.

Printable version: lemongrass-tea01.txt.