Add sugar and water to saucepan and heat until all the sugar is dissolved. Pour the liquid in a glass jar for storage.
Trim the ends off of 5 stalks of lemongrass and discard. Use the middle section of lemongrass and gently break up with a kitchen mallet.
Place the mashed stalks of lemongrass in the warm simple syrup and leave to infuse for 3-4 days. Refrigerate after the liquid has cooled.
Remove the lemongrass stalks from the liquid and pour through a strainer. This mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for several months.
Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Potassium: 22mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg