Basil Lemonade
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Basil Lemonade
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All you need are 4 simple ingredients to make this delicious basil lemonade recipe! With sweet basil flavors paired with tart lemons and sweetened with sugar, this basil lemonade is the perfect refreshing summer drink. Make this lemonade with basil for your next summer gathering!
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Ingredients
- 1½ cup fresh basil
- 2 lemons zested
- 1¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ lemon juice approximately 6 lemons
- 6 cups water
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Instructions
- Add the basil, lemon zest, and sugar to a small saucepan.
- Muddle everything together using a wooden spoon, making sure to press the lemon zest into the sugar.
- Add 2 cups of water to the saucepan and bring it to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Once boiled, remove the mixture from the heat and let it come to room temperature or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Strain the basil-lemon zest mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher or large bottle.
- Add the lemon juice and the rest of the water (4 cups) to the pitcher.
- Stir and let the basil lemonade chill in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
50g
(100%)
Vitamin A
382IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 382IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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