Basil Lemonade Recipe

• portions: 6 servings
• temps total: 45 minutes

Ingrédients

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup firmly packed basil leaves, plus optional leaves for garnish

1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 to 2 lemons)

6 cups water, divided

1 1/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 5 lemons)

4 to 6 slices lemon, for garnish

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.

In a medium saucepan, muddle the sugar, basil, and lemon zest until the flavors are released, about one minute.

Add 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Once it comes to a boil, remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Strain the mixture into a large pitcher. Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water and lemon juice. Stir well.

Serve over ice and garnish with fresh basil and lemon slices.

Nutrition

• Calories: 139 kcal
• Lipides Totaux: 0 g
• Lipides Saturés: 0 g
• Lipides Insaturés: 0 g
• Cholestérol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 22 mg
• Glucides Totaux: 36 g
• Fibres Diététiques: 1 g
• Sucres Totaux: 34 g
• Protéines: 0 g