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Basil Lemonade

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!

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 197 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup fresh basil
  • 2 lemons zested
  • 1¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ lemon juice approximately 6 lemons
  • 6 cups water

Instructions

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  1. Add the basil, lemon zest, and sugar to a small saucepan.
  2. Muddle everything together using a wooden spoon, making sure to press the lemon zest into the sugar.
  3. Add 2 cups of water to the saucepan and bring it to a boil, stirring frequently.
  4. Once boiled, remove the mixture from the heat and let it come to room temperature or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  5. Strain the basil-lemon zest mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher or large bottle.
  6. Add the lemon juice and the rest of the water (4 cups) to the pitcher.
  7. Stir and let the basil lemonade chill in the fridge until ready to enjoy.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.