5.0 from 12 votes
Fresh Basil Lemonade
Basil lemonade is a refreshing summer drink, made with only 3 ingredients. Naturally sweetened and vegan-friendly.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 88 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 4 fresh basil leaves (roughly 1 tablespoon minced)
Instructions
- Combine the lemon juice, water, maple syrup, and basil leaves in a blender, and blend until the basil is completely broken down. No need to strain! (If your basil leaves are particularly large, start with just 2 leaves, and add more to taste.)
- Serve over ice right away, or store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Notes
- Alternatively, you can shake the ingredients together, and allow the flavors to meld in the fridge overnight. Remove the basil leaves before serving over ice.
- Alternatively, you can shake the ingredients together, and allow the flavors to meld in the fridge overnight. Remove the basil leaves before serving over ice.
- You can replace the maple syrup with honey, if you don't need a vegan recipe. You might only need 2 1/2 tablespoons of honey in that case, since it's sweeter than maple syrup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
88kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
99mg
(3%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
42IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 42IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.