Homemade Basil Lemonade
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Homemade Basil Lemonade
Description
Homemade Basil Lemonade starts with freshly juiced lemons combined with sugar and water to form a classic lemonade base. The addition of a lemon-flavored basil simple syrup introduces a sweet, herbal depth that marries lemon's tartness with the subtle spice of basil. Including extra basil leaves in the pitcher and chilling the mixture for at least two hours allows the flavors to meld and develop fully.
This lemonade is served cold, typically over ice with lemon slices and basil sprigs for garnish, which enhance both the appearance and aroma of the drink. The basil provides a fresh, garden-like complexity that refreshes the palate alongside the bright citrus notes.
The recipe makes approximately seven eight-ounce servings. Rolling lemons before juicing is advised to maximize juice extraction. The use of a lemon-flavored basil simple syrup adds a nuanced sweetness distinct from plain sugar syrup.
Ingredients
- 6 lemon juiced (rolling the lemons between your counter and hand will help get a lot of extra juice out, plural
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 cups water
- ¼ cup simple syrup see recipe above, basil flavored
- basil extra, for garnish, lemon wedges
- lemon extra, for garnish, lemon wedges
Notes
- Roll lemons on the counter to maximize juice before juicing.
- Prepare lemon basil simple syrup ahead to infuse basil flavor fully.
- Chill lemonade at least 2 hours for best flavor melding.
- Serve over ice with fresh basil and lemon wedges for garnish.
- This recipe yields about seven 8-ounce servings.
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