Description
This Best Basil Lemonade Ever Recipe combines fresh basil leaves with bright lemon juice for a sophisticated, herby twist on classic lemonade. You infuse fresh basil into a simple syrup that transforms every glass into something truly memorable.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup hot water
3 cups cold water
1 cup ice
Basil sprigs for garnish
Instructions
1. Combine sugar and hot water in a small saucepan and stir until sugar dissolves
2. Add basil leaves to the warm syrup and let steep for 15 minutes
3. Strain the basil syrup into a pitcher
4. Add lemon juice and cold water and stir well
5. Add ice, garnish with fresh basil sprigs, and serve
Notes
Steep basil longer for a stronger herbal flavor
Muddle a few basil leaves directly in each glass for extra aroma
Store basil syrup separately in the fridge for up to 1 week
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg