Best Lemon Verbena Soda Recipes
LEMON VERBENA AND HERBAL SIMPLE SYRUPS FOR LEMONADE ETC!
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
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
LEMON VERBENA JELLY
This wonderful subtly flavored lemon verbena jelly is fabulous spread on scones or toasted brioche, or in the center of thumbprint butter cookies. Would make a lovely foodie or hostess gift. Adapted from Morning Sun Herb Farm in Vacaville, California.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Jellies
Time 55m
Yield 5 six ounce jars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the lemon verbena leaves, lemon zest and water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over moderate to high heat, then turn the heat to simmer and cover the pan. Cook for 15 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat and allow to stand, covered, for several hours.
- Pour the infusion through a strainer into a large, deep saucepan. Press on the leaves to extract all flavor, then discard the leaves and zest. Stir in the lemon juice and sugar and bring to a full rolling boil over high heat. Add food coloring. Stir in the pectin and return to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for two minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from the heat and skim the foam, if necessary. Ladle the jelly into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Seal with new lids and metal rings.
- Process for 5 minutes in a hot water bath. Makes about five 6-ounce jars.
- This subtly flavored jelly is good with scones or toasted brioche, or in the center of thumbprint butter cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.8, Sodium 4.9, Carbohydrate 161.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 160
LEMON VERBENA SODA
Categories Non-Alcoholic Herb Cocktail Party Low Sodium Lemon Simmer Drink
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together water and sugar until sugar dissolves. Simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and add lemon verbena. Let steep 10 minutes, then strain. Fill 4 tall glasses with ice. Divide syrup among them, pour in club soda, stir, and serve.
LEMON VERBENA WATER
If you've never tried water infused with Lemon Verbena, you're missing a refreshing flavor of summer! So simple, for so much flavor! Also, adding a couple of leaves to a cup of hot tea adds a whole new dimension, and is a great pairing with iced tea. A beautiful and tasty herb which will grace your garden.
Provided by Claire de Luna
Categories Beverages
Time 3h2m
Yield 1/2 gallon infused water
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Rinse the Lemon Verbena and add leaves to a 2 quart jar of water.
- Set in the sun, as if making sun tea.
- Enjoy the infused favor of Lemon Verbena!
Nutrition Facts : Sodium 74.7
LEMON VERBENA SYRUP
Provided by Anton Nocito
Categories Spritzer Non-Alcoholic Herb Cocktail Party Spring Summer Chill Party Boil Drink
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Add the lemon verbena leaves and cover the pan. Steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer, discard the leaves, and let cool. Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Cherry Verbena Soda
- For one drink, fill a tall glass with ice. Add 1 tablespoon of the Lemon Verbena Syrup, 2 tablespoons of Sour Cherry Syrup , and a few dashes of acid phosphate or lemon juice or citric acid solution. Top with seltzer and mix gently. Garnish with lemon verbena leaves and maraschino cherries, if desired.
LEMON VERBENA SIMPLE SYRUP
An intensely fragrant syrup that combines citrus, floral, and woody notes into a flavor-booster for cocktails, mocktails, and sorbets. Your kitchen is going to smell amazing. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Provided by foodelicious
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Syrup Recipes
Time 41m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine water, sugar, and lemon verbena leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.
- Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove lemon verbena leaves; let cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 25 g
LEMON VERBENA MOJITO
From Post Moderne Brasserie in Washington D.C. You can also replace the citrus rum with a citrus vodka.
Provided by AmandaInOz
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Muddle verbena leaves, lemon slices and the 1 ounce of simple syrup in shaker.
- Add citrus rum and ice. Shake vigorously.
- Pour into tumbler (do not strain), and top with club soda.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 6.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.4, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.2
OLD-FASHIONED LEMON VERBENA LEMONADE SYRUP
Pull up a hammock, select a good book and make a jug of this cooling lemonade to refresh you as you gently sway and wile away the long, hot hours! A simple zingy lemonade syrup that is added to water to dilute and is compulsory for hot, humid days! Lemon Verbena is one of my favourite herbs and is a welcome addition to my walled herb garden here in France. The syrup is also amazing if poured over ice creams and summer berries for a tangy citrus flavour. Add an attractive label and a sprig of lemon verbena leaves for a thoughtful summer gift.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Beverages
Time 2h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Make the syrup by heating together the water, lemon zest and the sugar. Bring to a boil, take off the heat and allow to infuse until cold. Bring back to a boil and immediately add the lemon verbena leaves. Take off the heat and allow to infuse until cold.
- Strain the syrup in to a bottle or jar in the fridge until needed. Discard the lemon verbena leaves.
- To make Lemonade: Pour some syrup into a glass and add water to taste. Serve with ice and garnish with a lemon verbena leaf and a lemon slice.
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