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Basil Lemonade [+ Flavor Variations]

This easy 4-ingredient basil lemonade is packed with fresh, herbaceous flavor and is a total crowd-pleaser for summer get-togethers! Enjoy it plain or try more flavor variations below and enjoy in just 10 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup of brown sugar, or to taste
  • ½ cup of packed chopped basil leaves
  • 5 cup of water, divided
  • 6 lemons

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, add the sugar, basil, and 1 cup of water and boil over low medium heat stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool for about 20 minutes.
  3. Once the basil simple syrup cools, strain it into a pitcher. Add the rest of the water and juice of squeezed lemons. Stir well, taste and add more sugar if needed, and serve over ice.

Notes

  • Adjust the ratios: When making homemade lemonade, you can easily adjust the amount of sweetener and lemon juice to your liking.
  • Chill before serving: For the best flavor, allow the lemonade to rest in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
  • Add fresh basil to serve: They should be gently muddled, but not overly so (or they can become bitter), then added to the pitcher or glasses when serving for heaps of extra aromatic smell and flavor.
  • Make popsicles: Yes, you can turn this basil lemonade into delicious, refreshing popsicles, too, by pouring it into popsicle molds.

Nutrition Information

Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 110mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 118IU (2%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87

% Daily Value*

Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 110mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 118IU 2%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.