OLD-FASHIONED LEMON BALM LEMONADE

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An old-fashioned, simple lemonade but with the extra flavor of lemon balm! Enjoyed by children and adults alike. Serve well-chilled.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 30m

Yield 1 quart of Lemonade, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lemons
1/2 cup fresh lemon balm leaves
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup boiling water
2 1/2 cups water
ice (optional)
2 -3 fresh sprigs lemon balm, to decorate

Steps:

  • Scrub the lemons well. Peel the rind thinly, avoiding the white pithe, and set aside the lemons.
  • Place the lemon rind, lemon balm leaves, and the sugar into a small heat-proof pitcher. Pour the boiling water into the pitcher and stir well, crushing the lemon balm leaves to release their flavor. Leave mixture to infuse for about 15 minutes.
  • Now, cut the lemons in half and squeeze out the juice. Strain juice into a large glass pitcher, add a few fresh sprigs of lemon balm, and add the cooled, strained syrup. Top up with water or half-water half-ice, and chill until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.3, Fat 0.3, Sodium 7, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 25, Protein 1.3

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