by Elaine Johnson
I was cruising the Sunset test garden yesterday morning and came across just the combo to throw together for a bright-tasting, super-aromatic drink to have on the stove for guests this holiday season. Lemongrass, lemon verbena, and fresh lemons all go into the mix, and it’s good as a virgin drink—like a sophisticated version of lemonade—or with a splash of brandy. (Perfect for those multi-age gatherings.)
The lemon corner in the Sunset test garden, with bushy lemon-
grass, a Eureka lemon tree, and a lemon verbena shrub.
Here’s how it came together...
Triple lemon toddy
MAKES ABOUT 9 CUPS
1 qt. packed lemon verbena leaves
6 fresh lemongrass stalks, root ends trimmed, coarse leaves pulled off, and coarsely chopped
About 3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Zest from 1 lemon, peeled in a long spiral
Brandy (optional)
1. Put lemon verbena and lemongrass in an 8-qt. pot and add 2 qts. water:
2. Cover pot and heat just until starting to simmer. Remove from heat and let stand 20 minutes. Strain into another pot.
3. Stir in 3/4 cup honey and the lemon juice. Taste and add more honey if you like. Add lemon zest spiral and heat until steaming. Ladle into mugs and add a splash of brandy if you like. Happy holidays!
Source: http://westphoria.sunset.com/2011/11/24/a-warming-triple-lemon-drink-for-the-holidays/
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I was cruising the Sunset test garden yesterday morning and came across just the combo to throw together for a bright-tasting, super-aromatic drink to have on the stove for guests this holiday season. Lemongrass, lemon verbena, and fresh lemons all go into the mix, and it’s good as a virgin drink—like a sophisticated version of lemonade—or with a splash of brandy. (Perfect for those multi-age gatherings.)
The lemon corner in the Sunset test garden, with bushy lemon-
grass, a Eureka lemon tree, and a lemon verbena shrub.
Here’s how it came together...
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Triple lemon toddy
MAKES ABOUT 9 CUPS
1 qt. packed lemon verbena leaves
6 fresh lemongrass stalks, root ends trimmed, coarse leaves pulled off, and coarsely chopped
About 3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Zest from 1 lemon, peeled in a long spiral
Brandy (optional)
1. Put lemon verbena and lemongrass in an 8-qt. pot and add 2 qts. water:
2. Cover pot and heat just until starting to simmer. Remove from heat and let stand 20 minutes. Strain into another pot.
3. Stir in 3/4 cup honey and the lemon juice. Taste and add more honey if you like. Add lemon zest spiral and heat until steaming. Ladle into mugs and add a splash of brandy if you like. Happy holidays!
Source: http://westphoria.sunset.com/2011/11/24/a-warming-triple-lemon-drink-for-the-holidays/
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I was
cruising the Sunset test garden yesterday morning and came across just
the combo to throw together for a bright-tasting, super-aromatic drink
to have on the stove for guests this holiday season. Lemongrass, lemon
verbena, and fresh lemons all go into the mix, and it’s good as a virgin
drink—like a sophisticated version of lemonade—or with a splash of
brandy. (Perfect for those multi-age gatherings.) Here’s how it came
together.
The lemon corner in the Sunset test garden, with bushy lemongrass, a Eureka lemon tree, and a lemon verbena shrub.
Triple lemon toddy
MAKES ABOUT 9 CUPS
1 qt. packed lemon verbena leaves
6 fresh lemongrass stalks, root ends trimmed, coarse leaves pulled off, and coarsely chopped
About 3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Zest from 1 lemon, peeled in a long spiral
Brandy (optional)
1. Put lemon verbena and lemongrass in an 8-qt. pot and add 2 qts. water.
2. Cover pot and heat just until starting to simmer. Remove from heat and let stand 20 minutes. Strain into another pot.
3. Stir in 3/4 cup honey and the lemon juice. Taste and add more honey if you like. Add lemon zest spiral and heat until steaming. Ladle into mugs and add a splash of brandy if you like. Happy holidays!
- See more at: http://westphoria.sunset.com/2011/11/24/a-warming-triple-lemon-drink-for-the-holidays/#sthash.4Fb9xPME.dpuf
The lemon corner in the Sunset test garden, with bushy lemongrass, a Eureka lemon tree, and a lemon verbena shrub.
Triple lemon toddy
MAKES ABOUT 9 CUPS
1 qt. packed lemon verbena leaves
6 fresh lemongrass stalks, root ends trimmed, coarse leaves pulled off, and coarsely chopped
About 3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Zest from 1 lemon, peeled in a long spiral
Brandy (optional)
1. Put lemon verbena and lemongrass in an 8-qt. pot and add 2 qts. water.
2. Cover pot and heat just until starting to simmer. Remove from heat and let stand 20 minutes. Strain into another pot.
3. Stir in 3/4 cup honey and the lemon juice. Taste and add more honey if you like. Add lemon zest spiral and heat until steaming. Ladle into mugs and add a splash of brandy if you like. Happy holidays!
- See more at: http://westphoria.sunset.com/2011/11/24/a-warming-triple-lemon-drink-for-the-holidays/#sthash.4Fb9xPME.dpuf
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