Fresh Citrus Lemongrass Soda

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   Peel wide strips of zest (avoiding the bitter white pith underneath) from half the grapefruit and the whole lime. Juice grapefruit and lime into a liquid measuring cup (add water to reach 1 cup if needed). Pour into a small saucepan and add zest strips.

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   Cut off green tops from lemongrass (about half the stalk) and peel first two outer layers from stalks. Mash stalks with a meat mallet and cut into 2-in. pieces. Add to pan of juices along with sugar and honey.

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   Heat citrus lemongrass mixture over medium heat until boiling; boil 1 minute, then remove from heat and let cool. Chill overnight, then strain syrup into a glass jar or measuring cup, discarding solids.

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   To serve, fill an 8-oz. glass halfway with ice cubes, add 2 tbsp. syrup (or more if you like), top with carbonated water, and stir.

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   Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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   This fresh version uses bottled carbonated water or make your own fizzy water with a home carbonator (available at amazon.com).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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