ITALIAN BASIL LEMONADE ♥

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ITALIAN BASIL LEMONADE ♥ image

Categories     Fruit     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (i used 7 lemons, but they were all pretty juicy. 8-10 is probably a safe average bet)
basil simple syrup, cooled (recipe below)
3 cups of cold or sparkling water
lots of ice (i froze mine with basil leaves and lemon zest inside)
fresh basil leaves and lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • mix lemon juice, simple syrup, and water in a pitcher and serve in glasses filled with ice. basil simple syrup: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup water 2 cups lightly packed basil 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional) combine the water, sugar, and basil in a small saucepan and heat at medium-high until the liquid is clear and sugar granules are no longer visible, about 7 minutes. if using lemon zest, add to the syrup once it's off the heat. allow to cool, then strain out the zest and basil leaves. note: this is a tart lemonade, if you prefer a sweeter lemonade, i would increase the sugar in the simple syrup. the recipe also produces a strong lemonade, which is why it is served in glasses with lots of ice. enjoy! ♥

Mi De
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I've never had basil lemonade before. I'm curious to see what it tastes like.


joshter castro
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I'm not sure about the basil in lemonade, but I'm willing to try it.


Yryyd Yedt
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I'm going to make this lemonade for my next party.


Djordje Drndarevic
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This lemonade sounds delicious.


Stellarh Natalia
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I can't wait to try this lemonade.


Saimon Baroi
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This recipe is a keeper!


Nassozi Sheefah
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I love the combination of lemon and basil.


Gabe Greco
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This lemonade is the perfect drink for a hot summer day.


Haniy Laila1
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I garnished my lemonade with a sprig of basil. It looked really pretty.


Mackenzie Wilson
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I added a little bit of honey to my lemonade to sweeten it up. It was delicious!


Mohammed Al Barazenjey
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I made this lemonade with sparkling water instead of still water. It was really refreshing and bubbly.


Tina Enloe
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This lemonade is a great way to use up extra basil. I have a basil plant in my garden and I'm always looking for new ways to use it.


Mubi Rajput
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I'm not a fan of basil, but I still enjoyed this lemonade. The lemon flavor is strong enough to balance out the basil.


Taj Mohammad Khan
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I wasn't sure how the basil would taste in lemonade, but I was pleasantly surprised. It adds a really nice depth of flavor.


Juliana Arendse
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The lemonade is a bit tart, but I like that. It's a nice change from the overly sweet lemonades that you usually find.


Sudais Fayez
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This recipe is so easy to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this lemonade without any problems.


Tyler Faust
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I made this lemonade for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.


Genesis Martinez
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This Italian basil lemonade is the perfect summer drink! It's refreshing, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that it uses fresh basil and lemon, which gives it a wonderfully bright and citrusy flavor.