Recipe: Citrus Lemongrass Spritzer

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup filtered water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced
• 1 stick of lemongrass (light portion only), braised with the back of a knife
• 1 drop Lemongrass Vitality essential oil
• 1 drop Jade Lemon Vitality essential oil
• 1 drop Lime Vitality essential oil
• 2 grapefruits, juiced
• 2 oranges, juiced
• 4 tangerines, juiced
• 1 bottle sparkling water, chilled to top
• Grapefruit or orange slices for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small saucepan, bring the water, honey, ginger, and lemongrass to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until honey is dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let cool for 20-30 minutes.
2. Strain syrup. Add the Lemongrass, Jade Lemon, and Lime essential oils. Cool mixture and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until needed.
3. Combine the citrus juices and the lemongrass citrus syrup and mix well. Pour into ice-filled glasses and top with sparkling water. Garnish with grapefruit or orange slices and serve.

By Sylvie Shirazi of Gourmande in the Kitchen

From Essential Edge, February 2017