Thai Coco Cocktail

Directions

1. 1
   Fill a cocktail shaker or small pitcher with ice.
2. 2
   Add the rum, lemongrass syrup, and lime juice.
3. 3
   Cover and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds.
4. 4
   (In general, by the time the shaker mists up the drink is ready.)
5. 5
   Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
6. 6
   Garnish with lime on the rim or the lemongrass spear in the drink.
7. 7
   Serve.
8. 8
   2 stalks fresh lemongrass, coarsely chopped
9. 9
   2 cups water
10. 10
    1 cup sugar
11. 11
    Place the lemongrass, water, and sugar into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
12. 12
    Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes.
13. 13
    Strain the mixture and cool.
14. 14
    Cover and refrigerate for up to a week.
15. 15
    Yield: 2 cups