BASIL LEMONADE
In my quest to find recipes to take advantage of the bumper crop of basil I have right now, I came across this one found in the May 2003 issue of Sunset magazine. This is very refreshing! It's especially fun if you have lots of different varieties of basil available to you.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a 1 1/2 to 2 Qt glass bowl, combine basil leaves and sugar.
- With a wooden spoon, crush leaves with sugar until thoroughly bruised;
- add water and lemon juice,
- Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes;
- Taste and add more sugar if desired.
- Pour through a strainer into ice-filled glasses.
- Garnish with sprigs of fresh basil.
- *Note:The type of basil you use will contribute to the'personality' of this drink.
- Dark purple basil tints the lemonade pink and has a milder flavor than green varieties.
- Lemon basil adds a lemon-drop essence.
- Cinnamon and Thai basils make this more spicy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.7, Sodium 5.3, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 0.2
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Ali Baloch302
[email protected]This basil lemonade is a must-try for anyone who loves refreshing and flavorful drinks. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day or as a healthy and delicious snack.
Livia Bogaard
[email protected]This basil lemonade is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick to make and my kids love it.
mdtawhid arafat
[email protected]I love that this recipe is low in calories and sugar. It's a refreshing and healthy way to satisfy my sweet tooth.
Robert Chase Jr
[email protected]This is my new go-to summer drink! It's so easy to make and it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.
Odhran Heagney
[email protected]I served this basil lemonade at my last party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious and refreshing it was.
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[email protected]I was short on time but still wanted to make something refreshing for my guests. This basil lemonade was the perfect solution! It came together in just a few minutes and everyone loved it.
razu shikder
[email protected]This is the best basil lemonade I've ever had! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a refreshing basil flavor that really shines through.
B.S.k gamer11
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh basil and lemon juice instead of artificial flavors or syrups. It's a healthier and more natural way to enjoy a refreshing lemonade.
Jonathan Brown
[email protected]I've never thought of adding basil to lemonade before, but it surprisingly works so well! The basil adds a subtle yet distinct flavor that makes this lemonade truly unique.
Ellen Sesi
[email protected]This basil lemonade is a refreshing and flavorful twist on the classic lemonade recipe. It's perfect for a hot summer day or as a healthy and delicious afternoon pick-me-up.