Basil Lemonade
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves tightly packed
- 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice about 7 to 8 lemons
- Ice for the pitcher and individual glasses
Instructions
- Place 1 ½ cups of the water, the sugar, and the basil leaves in a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, then remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.1 ½ cups water, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- Pour the cooled basil simple syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove the basil leaves.
- Add ice to a large pitcher. Pour in the remaining 3 ½ cups of water, the lemon juice, and the basil syrup. Stir to combine.3 ½ cups water, 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice, Ice for the pitcher and individual glasses
- Garnish with lemon wheels and fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The basil flavor is noticeable in this lemonade. Use fewer basil leaves for a milder flavor.
- To make the lemonade ahead, combine the water, lemon juice, and basil syrup without the ice. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 to 3 days, then serve over ice.
- Leftover lemonade can be frozen in ice cube trays or popsicle molds.
- This lemonade also works well as a mixer with vodka, gin, or tequila.
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 1 cup. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Basil Lemonade
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
155
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.02
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Sodium
8
mg
0
%
Potassium
57
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
39
g
43
%
Protein
0.3
g
1
%
Vitamin A
161
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
13
mg
1
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
