Laskey Lemon Soda with Bay Ice Cubes
Laskey Lemon Soda with Bay Ice Cubes is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. To make the lemon soda concentrate, combine the zest and sugar in a mortar and crush with a pestle until fragrant, moist, and tinted yellow.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionTo make the lemon soda concentrate, combine the zest and sugar in a mortar and crush with a pestle until fragrant, moist, and tinted yellow.
Transfer the mixture to a small pitcher or lidded container and pour in the lemon juice and water.
Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Cover and refrigerate, agitating the mixture from time to time, until cold and infused with lemon flavor, about 2 hours.
To make the ice cubes, combine the water, sugar, and bay leaves in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to help the sugar dissolve.
Boil for 1 minute, remove from the heat, and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes.
Strain the infused water through a fine-mesh sieve set over a liquid measuring cup.
Pour into ice cube molds, and freeze until solid, about 2 hours.
To serve, place 3 to 5 ice cubes in each of eight 8-ounce drinking glasses, and then add 3 tablespoons (or more, to taste) of lemon concentrate per drink.
Pour in 1/2 cup (4.3 oz / 120 g) of the sparkling water per serving and stir gently.
Serve immediately.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.