Mint and Basil Lemonade
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Mint and Basil Lemonade
Description
This Mint and Basil Lemonade recipe prepares a flavored simple syrup by simmering sugar, water, fresh basil, and mint until the sugar dissolves. The syrup then steeps off heat to extract herbal aromas. After straining out the herbs, the syrup is mixed with fresh lemon juice and additional water to create a bright, sweet, and herbaceous lemonade.
The interplay of mint and basil adds a fresh, slightly sweet, and aromatic herbal layer to the tartness of the lemon. This combination offers complexity beyond plain lemonade, making a cooling beverage that can complement warm weather or casual meals.
As the concentrated syrup is sweet and strong, it is typically served over plenty of ice which dilutes and balances the flavors. Additional water can be added to taste depending on desired strength. While nutritional information is best used as a guideline, this lemonade focuses on natural ingredients without artificial additives.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 cups water divided
- 1/2 cup basil loosely packed
- 1/2 cup mint loosely packed
- 2 cups lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, one cup of the water, the basil, and the mint. Let the mixture come to a simmer and simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and let the mixture steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve and discard the herbs.
- In a large pitcher, combine the remaining 2 cups of water, 2 cups of lemon juice, and the prepared simple syrup. Stir to combine and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- The lemonade syrup is intentionally sweet and strong; add plenty of ice to dilute when serving.
- Adjust water quantity to achieve your preferred sweetness and strength.
- Nutritional information is approximate and depends on ingredient brands used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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