Best Herbal Lemonade Recipes

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HERBAL LEMONADE



Herbal Lemonade image

Make and share this Herbal Lemonade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Spencer 2

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 12 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 gallons lemonade, beverage mix
4 ounces fresh dill
4 ounces of fresh mint
4 ounces fresh basil
3 -5 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 bunch fresh edible flower

Steps:

  • Place the herbs and lemonade mix into the container. Add water. Stir vigrously, muddling the herbs to release the flavor. Let stand for several hours before serving. Garnish with edible flowers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.6, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 48.5, Carbohydrate 104.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 98.6, Protein 1.6

HERBAL BRAINSTORM ROSEMARY-RASPBERRY LEMONADE



Herbal Brainstorm Rosemary-Raspberry Lemonade image

This beautiful, refreshing drink is a fusion of herbs, flowers and good old-fashioned lemonade. It can be served iced or warm, and it really gives a nice lift to the brain. A great party drink, this treat can be sipped on a hot summer day.

Provided by Chef Sunshine

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart water
1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves or 1/8 cup dry rosemary
3 medium lemons
1/4-1/2 cup honey or 1/4-1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup fresh raspberries or 1 cup frozen raspberries
ice cube
fresh edible flower (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Make a rosemary infusion:.
  • Measure out 1-2 ounces (about 1/2-1 cup) of dried herbs per quart of boiling water. If using fresh herbs, double the amount of plant material. Combine the herbs in a pot.
  • Pour 1 quart of boiling water over the herbs.
  • Strain, and sweeten lightly with honey if desired.
  • Make the lemonade:.
  • After the rosemary infusion. Stir, cover and allow to steep for 15-20 minutes.
  • Strain out the rosemary leaves, and add the fresh lemon and honey or maple syrup. Stir well and transfer to a festive glass bowl.
  • Add the raspberries and ice cubes, and garnish with a few sprinkles of edible flowers such as basil blossoms, borage, calendula, lavender, rose petals or nasturtiums).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.3, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 9.6, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 19.9, Protein 1

LEMON VERBENA AND HERBAL SIMPLE SYRUPS FOR LEMONADE ETC!



Lemon Verbena and Herbal Simple Syrups for Lemonade Etc! image

A trio of flavored Infusions or Syrups for Lemonade etc.! I've included three different flavored infusions --- Herbal (my favorite is Lemon Verbena!), Lemon-Ginger, and Vanilla --- all from the same basic hot sugar-water base recipe. Perfectly lovely drizzled over pancakes, pastries, ice creams, or fruit salad, -or- stir into your favorite beverage such as tea, lemonade, ice-water, or cocktails. Recipe adapted slightly from BH&G.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Lemon

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups syrup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 fresh vanilla bean
fresh herbs such as lemon verbena leaf (or rosemary sprig or mint leaf or basil leaves)
lemon peel strip
1 inch piece fresh ginger

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine water and sugar. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add one of the infusions; boil gently, uncovered, for 2 minutes more.
  • Remove from heat; cover and cool in saucepan for 1 hour. Remove and discard infusion ingredients.
  • Transfer syrup to a clean covered storage container. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks, or may be frozen. Makes 2 cups syrup.
  • VARIATIONS:.
  • VANILLA INFUSION: Add one fresh vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, to the hot sugar-water mixture. If desired, after cooling, remove the vanilla bean and use the tip of a small knife to scrape the seeds from the beans into the syrup (flecks of dark seeds will color the crystal-clear syrup).
  • FRESH HERB INFUSION: Add three 3-to-4-inch sprigs fresh rosemary; 3/4 cup lemon-verbena or mint leaves, slightly crushed; or 3/4 cup basil leaves, slightly crushed, to the hot sugar-water mixture.
  • LEMON-GINGER INFUSION: Add three 1x3-inch strips of lemon peel and a 1-inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced, to the hot sugar-water mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.5, Sodium 6.8, Carbohydrate 150, Sugar 149.7

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