Basil Lemonade
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 5 cups water divided
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves tightly packed
- 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice about 7 to 8 lemons
- Ice for the pitcher and individual glasses
Instructions
- Place 1 ½ cups water, the sugar and basil into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes then remove from heat. Allow to cool to room temperature.1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- Once the basil simple syrup cools, pour it through a mesh sieve to remove all the solid pieces.
- Add ice to the pitcher then pour in the remaining 3 ½ cups of water, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir to combine.1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Garnish with lemon wheels and fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of lemonade. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Basil Lemonade
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
155
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.02
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Sodium
8
mg
0
%
Potassium
57
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
39
g
43
%
Protein
0.3
g
1
%
Vitamin A
161
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
13
mg
1
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
