Ingredients

  • Lemon 2 slices
  • SpinneysFOOD fresh mint 4g
  • Sparkling mineral water 1 glass
  • Lime juice 2 limes
  • SpinneysFOOD cucumbers 8
  • Lemongrass 4 stems
  • SpinneysFOOD bottled drinking water 1ltr
  • SpinneysFOOD fine grain white sugar 400g

Equipment

  • Large pot 1
  • Sieve 1
  • Large bowl 1

Nutrition (Per serving)

  • Calories 95
  • Protein 1g
  • Carbs 18g
  • Sugars 5g

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Cucumber and lemongrass cordial

American 5 Mins Prep ยท 5 Mins Cook


  1. Combine the sugar and water in a large pot and heat, stirring, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Add the crushed lemongrass and simmer for 5 minutes or until slightly syrupy.
  2. Place the peeled and chopped cucumbers in a large bowl. Pour the syrup over and set aside until completely cooled. Once cool, add the lime juice.
  3. Strain the mixture through a sieve lined with muslin and, using a funnel, pour into sterilised glass bottles.
  4. Serve with sparkling water, mint, sliced lemon and crushed ice.