Best Lemon Basil Lemonade Recipes
LEMON BASIL LEMONADE
A refreshing summer drink with fresh-squeezed lemons and lemon basil, a cousin of mint. You can also substitute fresh basil. Makes about 4 (8-ounce) cups of lemonade.
Provided by Letty | @lettyskitchen
Categories Drinks
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the lemon basil, sugar and zest in a bowl. Crush and "muddle" this mixture, until the basil is well bruised and the sugar has mixed in.
- Transfer to a pitcher, add the lemon juice and water and stir. Refrigerate, allowing the basil and zest to infuse more flavor, at least an hour. Strain and pour the lemonade over ice.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 g, Calories 56 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g
BASIL LEMONADE
In my quest to find recipes to take advantage of the bumper crop of basil I have right now, I came across this one found in the May 2003 issue of Sunset magazine. This is very refreshing! It's especially fun if you have lots of different varieties of basil available to you.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a 1 1/2 to 2 Qt glass bowl, combine basil leaves and sugar.
- With a wooden spoon, crush leaves with sugar until thoroughly bruised;
- add water and lemon juice,
- Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes;
- Taste and add more sugar if desired.
- Pour through a strainer into ice-filled glasses.
- Garnish with sprigs of fresh basil.
- *Note:The type of basil you use will contribute to the'personality' of this drink.
- Dark purple basil tints the lemonade pink and has a milder flavor than green varieties.
- Lemon basil adds a lemon-drop essence.
- Cinnamon and Thai basils make this more spicy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.7, Sodium 5.3, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 0.2
BASIL LEMONADE
Those abstaining from the cocktails will appreciate this equally refreshing use of basil and lemon, two flavors that pair beautifully.
Categories Fruit Juice Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Party Kid-Friendly Lemon Basil Summer Gourmet Drink Small Plates
Yield Makes about 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir together all ingredients in a large pitcher, then pour into tall glasses half filled with ice.
BASIL LEMONADE
I tweaked this recipe it to make a refreshing drink. I love basil and this recipe has a wonderful basil-infused flavor. Delicious on a warm day or with grilled chicken. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh basil and lemon slices.
Provided by Carolyn
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir water, lemonade, sugar, and lime juice together in a pitcher. Add 1/2 cup basil leaves, stir to combine, cover the pitcher, and refrigerate until flavors combine, 8 hours to overnight. Remove basil leaves and discard.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 8.7 mg, Sugar 22.1 g
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