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Lemon Balm-Infused Lemonade
A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 quarts
Calories: 434 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Ingredients
- 1 cup demerera sugar
- 1 cup agave syrup
- 3 cups fresh lemon balm leaves slightly compacted in the measuring cup
- 3 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice strained
For Garnish
- Thinly sliced lemons
- fresh lemon balm leaves
- plenty of ice
Instructions
- Combine four cups of water, the sugar and agave together in a 2-quart pot. Bring to a boil. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved, then remove from heat.
- Add lemon balm leaves to the simple syrup, stir, and cover with a lid. Allow to infuse for about two hours or until the mixture is completely cool.
- Strain the syrup through a fine sieve into a gallon glass jar or large pitcher. Discard wilted lemon balm.
- Add lemon juice to the lemon balm-infused simple syrup and stir. Add 12 cups cold water. Taste and adjust as required. Add more agave if you find the lemonade too tart. Alternately, add more lemon juice if you prefer your lemonade on the puckery side.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Serve over ice with a garnish of fresh lemon slices and fresh lemon balm. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
434kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
110g
(37%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
395mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
92g
(184%)
Vitamin A
1435IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
81.6mg
(91%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4quarts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 110g | 37% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 92g | 184% |
| Vitamin A | 1435IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 81.6mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.