Refreshing Basil Lemonade
A flavorful twist on a classic summer drink, this basil lemonade is refreshing and perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering and measuring them out.
- Create a basil infusion by combining 1 cup of water and fresh basil in a saucepan, simmer for 5 minutes, then cool.
- Combine the lemon juice and sugar in a pitcher until dissolved.
- Strain the cooled basil infusion into the pitcher, discarding the leaves.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of water and stir to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving over ice.
Notes
For an Instagram-worthy presentation, garnish with lemon slices and fresh basil leaves. Experiment with variations like citrus, berry, or cucumber basil lemonade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: basil lemonade, summer drinks, refreshing beverages
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