Basil Lemonade Recipe
Whip up this restaurant-fancy Basil Lemonade in no time with simple ingredients. Enjoy it as-is or elevate it even further by adding watermelon.
Ingredients
For the Basil Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
For the Lemonade:
- 5 cups water
- 1 ¼ cups fresh lemon juice
To Make it Watermelon Basil Lemonade (optional)
- 3 cups chopped watermelon
Instructions
Make the Basil Simple Syrup:
- In small saucepan, stir together sugar and 1 cup water. Cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes or just until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in basil. Let stand 20 minutes. Strain through fine mesh strainer; discard basil. Transfer to jar or covered container and refrigerate until fully chilled, up to 5 days.
Make the Lemonade:
- In pitcher, stir together 5 cups water, lemon juice and cooled Basil Simple Syrup. Stir until well combined. Serve over ice. Makes about 2 quarts (without optional watermelon)
- To make it Watermelon Basil Lemonade, add watermelon to blender or food processor and blend until well combined. Strain liquid through fine mesh strainer and discard any solids. Before serving lemonade, stir strained watermelon juice into lemonade.
Notes
- For a more pronounced basil flavor, muddle a few basil leaves in the bottom of each glass before adding the ice and lemonade.
- Experiment with other herbs like thyme (or try my mint lemonade recipe) for a twist.
Serving: 10oz, Calories: 163kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.4g, Saturated Fat: 0.03g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g, Sodium: 14mg, Potassium: 150mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 39g, Vitamin A: 646IU, Vitamin C: 27mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 0.4mg
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