Lemongrass Dawet(Suriname)

• For the syrup
• 2 -4 ounces lemongrass
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 drops red food coloring (for color) (optional)
• For the drink
• coconut milk, to taste
• water (optional)
• salt, to taste

1. For the syrup:
2. Slit the lemongrass several times lengthwise. This will help release the glorious lemon scent. Then add the lemongrass to a pot with the sugar and water. Boil 15-20 minutes, or until the mixture obtains a syrupy consistency. Stir in a few drops of food coloring.
3. Pour the lemongrass syrup into a clean bottle or jar and refrigerate until cool. Remove the lemongrass, if desired. Makes about 1 1/2-2 cups.
4. To mix your drink into a slushie (for 1 person):
5. Stir together 1/4 cup lemongrass syrup with 1/4 cup coconut milk and a pinch of salt.
6. Blend this pink mixture with two handfuls of ice.
7. This will make a slushie for one person in the blender.
8. Pulse until the smoothie is ultra, silky smooth. It really makes for an almost ice cream like dessert (except totally vegan).

syrup, sugar, water, coloring, drink, coconut milk, water, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lemongrass-dawet-suriname-502287 (may not work)