Lemongrass Martini

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Lemongrass—wey dey very important for kitchen from Thailand to Vietnam—dey carry im unique citrus-ginger-flower smell come inside martini format. Wetin come out na drink wey we sabi and wey dey exotic different at di same time, dey connect Southeast Asian taste with Western cocktail tradition. Di taste dey like spirit: lemongrass dey give citrus note wey clear say e different from lemon—e dey sweet-smell pass, small herbal, with small-small hint of ginger. Vodka wey no get strong taste dey allow dis fine taste shine while lime dey add di brightness wey necessary. E perfect as aperitif before Asian food, for spa-like relax evening, or when you want something wey fine and dey smell nice. Na di kind drink wey go make people ask, 'Wetin be dis?' Professional tips: Make lemongrass syrup by boiling bruised stalks inside simple syrup. Di fresh stalk garnish dey release smell for every sip—no skip am.