LEMONADE WITH LEMON BALM AND LEMON VERBENA

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Categories     Lemon     Chill

Yield makes approximately 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 fresh lemon balm leaves
4 fresh lemon verbena leaves
Juice of 4 lemons, plus 1 thinly sliced lemon
4 cups water
Honey or organic dry sugar to taste
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients except the lemon slices in a blender, starting with a modest amount of sweetener. Blend until the herbs are pulverized, about 5 seconds, then taste and adjust the sweetness.
  • Chill for an hour, or serve immediately over ice, garnished with a slice of lemon. The lemonade is best drunk within two days. (Pictured opposite, far right)

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