BasilLemonade1

Basil Lemonade

Fresh basil adds a wonderful earthiness and flavor that pairs with the sweetened lemons perfectly.

At first glance it may seem like an unlikely combination, but once you try it, the flavors blend perfectly together, I know you will agree!

 

BasilLemonade1

BasilLemonade1

Basil Lemonade

Marla Hingley
Fresh basil adds a wonderful earthiness and flavor that pairs with the sweetened lemons perfectly.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 8 lemons
  • 1 cup fresh basil packed
  • ¾ cup sugar

Instructions
 

  • Zest 1 lemon using a vegetable peeler, and place peel into a small saucepan. Add basil, sugar and ¾ cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
  • Strain basil syrup mixture (discard basil and peel), and refrigerate until cool.
  • Juice all lemons into a pitcher, add 6 cups cold water, and basil syrup.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

See also
Orange Julius-Style Drink

Similar Posts

2 Comments

  1. The lemonade sounds yummy. The Gluten-free club comes up with a lot of wonderful recipes.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.

Recipe Rating