Basil Lemonade [+ Flavor Variations]
This easy 4-ingredient basil lemonade is packed with fresh, herbaceous flavor and is a total crowd-pleaser for summer get-togethers! Enjoy it plain or try more flavor variations below and enjoy in just 10 minutes.
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 87kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup of brown sugar, or to taste
- ½ cup of packed chopped basil leaves
- 5 cup of water, divided
- 6 lemons
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add the sugar, basil, and 1 cup of water and boil over low medium heat stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from the heat and allow it to cool for about 20 minutes.
- Once the basil simple syrup cools, strain it into a pitcher. Add the rest of the water and juice of squeezed lemons. Stir well, taste and add more sugar if needed, and serve over ice.
Notes
- Adjust the ratios: When making homemade lemonade, you can easily adjust the amount of sweetener and lemon juice to your liking.
- Chill before serving: For the best flavor, allow the lemonade to rest in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
- Add fresh basil to serve: They should be gently muddled, but not overly so (or they can become bitter), then added to the pitcher or glasses when serving for heaps of extra aromatic smell and flavor.
- Make popsicles: Yes, you can turn this basil lemonade into delicious, refreshing popsicles, too, by pouring it into popsicle molds.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
