Basil Lemonade
Quench your thirst with this refreshing basil lemonade recipe! With just 4 simple ingredients, this easy-to-make recipe is the perfect way to make use of the overflowing fresh basil from your garden. This lemonade recipe pairs well with any meal and is sure to make your next Summer BBQ extra special!
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Ingredients
Basil Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup basil leaves - 18g, about 20-25 basil leaves
Basil lemonade:
- 1 cup lemon juice - from 5-6 large lemons
- 3-4 cups water
- Lemon slices and fresh basil leaves - for serving
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Instructions
Basil Simple Syrup:
- To make the simple syrup, add the granulated sugar, 1 cup of water, and basil leaves into a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Remove the simple syrup from the heat and let it cool completely, for at least 30 minutes. Strain the basil leaves from the basil simple syrup.
Basil Lemonade:
- Add the simple syrup and lemon juice to a large pitcher.
- Add 3-4 cups of water to the pitcher. Start with 3 cups, taste the lemonade, and then add up to an additional 1 cup of water if the concentrate still needs to be diluted. If the lemonade is too watered down, add another 2-4 tablespoons of lemon juice from 1 lemon.
- Stir well to combine.
- Chill the basil lemonade in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Serve the lemonade chilled in glasses of ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh basil leaves as desired.
Notes
- Before you juice your lemons, I recommend zesting them and saving the zest for other recipes.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.3mg
