4.8 from 12 votes
Blueberry Basil Lemonade
This Blueberry Basil Lemonade tastes and smells like summer! It’s bright and refreshing with tart lemon, sweet blueberries, and a hint of earthy basil. Enjoy this as is – or add a splash of vodka for a fun summer cocktail!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
150 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
African
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup blueberries fresh
- 18 basil large, fresh leaves
- 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 cups water or additional water if you don’t want it sparkling, cold sparkling
Instructions
- Place the water, sugar, and blueberries in a medium saucepan set over medium to medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved and the blueberries have burst. Mash the blueberries a bit, to release more flavor and color.
- Remove saucepan from heat and stir in the basil. Cover with a lid and steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the solids a bit to release more flavor and color. Discard solids.
- Add blueberry syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water to a pitcher. Stir to combine.
- Enjoy this lemonade over ice, garnished with lemon, blueberries, and/or basil leaves.
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Notes
- Store this lemonade covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. If not serving right away, wait to add the sparkling water until right before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.